ASIS International (ASIS) Professional Certified Investigator Practice Exam

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In legal contexts, what does it mean if a murder is committed for hire?

It is considered first-degree murder
It is considered capital murder
It suggests an accident occurred
It indicates a plea bargain is likely

The correct answer is: It is considered capital murder

When a murder is committed for hire, it is considered capital murder because it typically involves premeditation and the intention to kill, motivated by financial gain or a contract to kill. In many jurisdictions, this type of murder is treated as especially heinous due to the deliberate and calculated nature of the act. Capital murder often carries the most severe penalties, including the possibility of the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole, reflecting the legal system's view that such crimes are particularly dangerous to society. The nature of a contract killing indicates a level of planning and intent that differentiates it from other types of homicide, underscoring its classification as capital murder. This high level of culpability is what makes it a capital offense in the eyes of the law.