Which of the following is a criterion listed for Aggravated Murder in NY?

• A. Defendant is at least 18 years old
• B. Victim is under 14 years old
• C. Committed in an especially cruel and wanton manner
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Aggravated murder in New York is an enhanced form of homicide defined by specific aggravating factors. The statute lists conditions that, if present, elevate a murder charge to the aggravated level. A victim under 14 years old is one such factor, making the offense more severe. Committing the murder in an especially cruel and wanton manner is another qualifying circumstance. In some formulations, the offender’s age—being at least 18—also appears as a listed criterion for this elevated charge. Because multiple distinct factors can qualify a homicide as aggravated murder, all of the above are criteria that can appear in the statute, so “All of the above” is the best answer.