Murder of an ascendant or descendant, or with cruelty, or in furtherance of another offense, or with planning carries the death penalty. Most aggravated murder is punishable by a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. While murder of a public official is considered an aggravated murder, only murder of a drug enforcement authority during or because of the performance of his duties carries the death penalty.

Other Offenses Resulting in Death.
False accusation or testimony resulting in the conviction and execution of the accused is punishable by death or life imprisonment. Arson resulting in death carries the death penalty. Piracy resulting in death carries the death penalty.

Terrorism-Related Offenses Resulting in Death.
Terrorism resulting in death carries the death penalty: leading an armed group that engages in spreading disorder by killing, if the group assaults the public safety or assaults or resists a State authority charged with security; committing an act which tends to cause a state of panic by means which cause a public threat, resulting in death; hijacking resulting in death; assault upon roads, communications and "other public facilities" resulting in death