Felony Murder Rule Examples

In basic terms the felony murder rule is the ability of the state to charge an individual with murder, even if they have not directly murdered someone. Generally, one of the requirements for the felony murder rule to be used by the State in a court of law is that a person must die while a felony is being committed. A common example of this rule being utilized is a police officer dying in a vehicle crash not involving the suspects, while pursuing a robbery suspect. The fleeing suspect who was involved in the felony would be held liable for the police officer’s death, under the felony murder rule. There are all types of situations to where the felony murder rule could occur. Shockingly, no intent or incentives have to be a factor. In fact, the