The terms homicide and murder are often used interchangeably, but when it comes to
criminal law, they are not the same thing.
Homicide
The killing of another person, it is not necessarily an unlawful killing of another
individual.
Murder
A type of homicide.
Murder is the unjustified, or unlawful killing, of a person.
Murder charges are some of the most serious, and a conviction can result in
up to 65 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines.