Indy Anna
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That's my understanding. Here is Felony Murder Rule explained:But I thought Washington DC has the felony murder rule? Well it may not be called that but something comprable. Even if he didn't kill anybody he's responsible legally if somebody was murdered during a felony, isn't that correct?
Felony Murder Overview :: Justia
more...The felony murder rule is a rule that allows a defendant to be charged with first-degree murder for a killing that occurs during a dangerous felony, even if the defendant is not the killer. The felony murder rule applies only to those crimes that are considered “inherently dangerous,” as the rationale underlying the felony murder rule is that certain crimes are so dangerous that society wants to deter individuals from engaging in them altogether. Thus, when a person participates in an inherently dangerous crime, he or she may be held responsible for the fatal consequences of that crime, even if someone else caused the actual death.