When is the felony murder rule applied?
A) when the murder was committed without intent while committing another crime
B) when the crime involves the intended murder of another person
C) when the felon in the case was killed while the crime transpired
D) when the reason for the death is found to be involuntary manslaughter

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The felony murder rule is applied when a death occurs during the commission of a dangerous felony, such as robbery or burglary, even if the death was accidental or unintended. This means that individuals involved in the commission of such crimes can be charged with murder, even if they did not intend to kill anyone. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

When Is the Felony Murder Rule Applied