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because killing is considered murder
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Is any killing during a felony known as murder?
No, murder is the act of planning to kill someone, it doesn't matter if you have a current felony or not, if you plan to kill someone, you are committing murder. However if it wasn't planned, this would be manslaughter.
Did Pennsylvania always have a life sentence for second degree murder?
No, but that's because the legislature made a fundamental change to the naming of crimes. In most states, both Premeditated Murder and Felony Murder(a death that results from a violent felony) is considered First Degree Murder, as it once was in Pennsylvania. Second Degree Murder in those states is considered to be Un-premeditated murder. In Pennsylvania, it currently goes like this: First Degree Murder - Premeditated killing, punishable by death or life imprisonment. Second Degree Murder - Felony murder, punishable by life imprisonment but not death. Third Degree Murder - Un-premeditated murder that is not a felony murder. The legislature did this because otherwise felony murder would be eligible for the death penalty. Few states have made felony murder punishable by death, although in the early 90's the supreme court ruled that it is constitutional for a defendant can receive the death penalty for felony murder under certain circumstances. I suppose the legislature could have just added another provision without changing any names, but they did.
What is considered murder?
a violent crime _________________ Killing Someone
What are examples of felony murder?
Two people agree to rob a store, with guns. They plan and begin the robbery. During the process, the store clerk reaches for his own gun. The first defendant shoots and kills him. Both defendants can now be found guilty of felony murder, because the murder was committed as part of the other felony.
What does lady Macbeth do while Macbeth is admitting to killing the servants?
She faints. Killing the servants was not part of her plan. She now is beginning to realize that she has opened a can of worms by talking her husband into committing murder.
What is felony murder in WA?
It refers to the felony murder rule. That means that any death that is a result of the commission of a felony is going to be murder.
What is the difference between murder and man slaughter?
MURDER is the INTENTIONAL killing of someone during the commission of a CRIMINAL act. MANSLAUGHTER is causing the UN-INTENTIONAL death of someone while committing a NEGLIGENT act.
Is murder a felony or misdemenior?
Felony. Serious felony.
Is murder a misdemeanor of felony?
Felony.
Where can you find information on defense for felony murder?
There is no such thing as non-felony murder...
Statute of limitations FL attempted murder?
That would be a felony in Florida. They have set the limit at three years, unless it is considered a life felony, which has no limit.
What is felony murder in new york?
When you intend to hurt or kill someone, and they die, it is felony murder.
