Explain the difference between first and second degree murder

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First degree murder is premeditated and deliberate, meaning it was planned.
Second degree murder occurs when no premeditation or deliberation was present, but the offender did have malice aforethought; the offender acted with wanton disregard for the consequences of his or her actions.

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