The Traditional felony murder rule can be stated as follows

The traditional felony murder rule can be stated as follows: A death that occurs during the course of a felony constitutes felony murder.  As such, one does not have to end someone’s life to be found guilty of felony murder.  In fact, the actor may have a desire not to end someone’s life, yet still be found guilty of felony murder if the death occurs during the course of the felony.

Should we maintain the felony murder doctrine?  What justifies holding someone liable for felony murder even though the person may not have intended to kill anyone?  If you feel that we should retain the felony murder doctrine, should it be modified in any way?  If so, how?

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