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Spotlight on Felony Murder

By Jeralyn, Section Crime Policy
Posted on Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 01:47:15 AM EST
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The New York Times shines its light on the felony murder doctrine today.

I wish they had included the case of Lisl Auman, which I think best shows the absurdity of the rule.

Many states still carry this archane law on their books. It's way past time for it to be abolished.

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    Jeralyn (none / 0) (#1)
    by sarcastic unnamed one on Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 01:16:36 PM EST
    thanks for posting this. I had not been aware of the felony murder doctrine. It does indeed seem to be unjust.

    It should teach a lesson (none / 0) (#2)
    by katmandu on Mon Jan 14, 2008 at 01:41:33 AM EST
    If someone asks to borrow your car to committ
    a felony, don't lend it.  The article implies
    that the guy knew the car was going to be used
    to go burgle a home.
    The rule is not absurd.
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