first-degree

[furst-di-gree]

adjective

1. of or relating to the lowest or first in a series.

2. of or relating to the highest or most serious in a series.

Example Sentences

David Kingsley, the convicted former state corrections officer, was found guilty of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter.

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Andrademembreno and Diaz were each convicted of one felony count of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of lying in wait, one felony count of conspiracy to commit murder, and one felony enhancement of personal use of a deadly weapon.

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Krenwinkel, 77, was convicted of seven counts of first-degree murder for participating in the Manson family slayings of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and six others during a two-day killing spree in 1969.

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In the attached photo, Mosquera sports a thick white beard, with tattoos peeping out of his orange shirt, and is described as a "latin king street gang member" convicted of "first-degree murder".

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Tried as an adult, Nania was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 40 years to life.

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