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Irish_Dem

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2. First degree murder.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Oct 25, 2025, 05:42 PM

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In most states, committing a felony that results in a death can lead to a charge of first-degree murder under the "felony murder rule". This applies even if you did not intend to kill anyone.

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