<Tr> <Td> Second Degree Murder </Td> <Td> 16--48 years (Followed by 5 Years Mandatory Parole) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> First Degree Murder </Td> <Td> Death penalty or life without parole </Td> </Tr> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Offense </Th> <Th> Mandatory sentencing </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Murder and Felony Murder </Td> <Td> 25 to 60 years in prison (No Parole) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Murder with special circumstances </Td> <Td> Life without parole </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Offense </Th> <Th> Mandatory sentencing </Th> </Tr>

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