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Gun Control & RKBA

ManiacJoe

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7. Blake is dead due to Blake's actions.

Reply to Jenoch (Reply #6)

Tue Apr 22, 2014, 02:39 AM

Apr 2014

Blake is responsible for his own actions and his own death.
If Blake had not committed the crime he would be alive.
If Williams has not committed the crime, Blake would still be dead.

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Mass. teen faces murder charges after robbery accomplice is fatally shot by would-be victim [View all] Jgarrick Apr 2014 OP

I have to admit I'm conflicted on this. blueridge3210 Apr 2014 #1

They were committing a felony together. Jenoch Apr 2014 #2

Standard Law of Parties.... S_B_Jackson Apr 2014 #3

Okay, I suppose that makes sense. (NT) blueridge3210 Apr 2014 #4

Felony murder is frequently misapplied as a sentence enhancer. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #5

Why should Williams not be charged with felony murder? Jenoch Apr 2014 #6

Blake is dead due to Blake's actions. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #7

Williams is also responsible for Blakes death as a co-conspirator. Jenoch Apr 2014 #8

That would be the claim of the prosecutor. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #9

"I disagree since Blake would be dead with or without the presence of Williams." Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2014 #10

That is the scenario that the laws were intended for. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #12

I am all in favor of the Felony Murder ... MicaelS Apr 2014 #11

It should be: The Green Manalishi Apr 2014 #13