Sec 13-710. Sentence for second degree murder  


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  • A. Except as provided in section 13-705 or section 13-706, subsection A, a person who is convicted of second degree murder as defined by section 13-1104 shall be sentenced as follows:

          Minimum                   Presumptive          Maximum
          10 calendar years         16 calendar years    25 calendar years
     

    B. Except as provided in section 13-704 or section 13-706, subsection A, a person who is convicted of second degree murder as defined by section 13-1104 and who has previously been convicted of second degree murder or a class 2 or 3 felony involving a dangerous offense shall be sentenced as follows:

          Minimum                   Presumptive          Maximum
          15 calendar years         20 calendar years    29 calendar years
     

    C. The presumptive term imposed pursuant to subsections A and B of this section may be mitigated or aggravated pursuant to section 13-701, subsections D and E.