The felony-murder rule refers to situations in which
A)one defendant is held criminally responsible for a homicide committed by another principal while committing a dangerous felony.
B)one defendant is held criminally responsible for a homicide that is provoked by the actions of another principal while they are fleeing the commission of a misdemeanor.
C)all principals to a violent misdemeanor that results in a homicide are held accountable for murder.
D)a murder is committed by an ex-felon on parole

Question

The felony-murder rule refers to situations in which
A)one defendant is held criminally responsible for a homicide committed by another principal while committing a dangerous felony.
B)one defendant is held criminally responsible for a homicide that is provoked by the actions of another principal while they are fleeing the commission of a misdemeanor.
C)all principals to a violent misdemeanor that results in a homicide are held accountable for murder.
D)a murder is committed by an ex-felon on parole

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The felony-murder rule allows for a defendant to be charged with murder if they or their accomplices kill someone (intentionally or not) while committing a dangerous felony, even if they did not intend to commit murder.

The Felony-Murder Rule Refers to Situations in Which