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Gun Control & RKBA

AtheistCrusader

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9. In this scenario I think SOMETHING is appropriate.

Reply to MercutioATC (Reply #8)

Mon Sep 3, 2012, 03:06 AM

Sep 2012

Not sure if Felony Murder is the right answer. Like you I have reservations about it. It DOES show that the victims of the initial crime, had cause to be in fear for their lives, as the whole thing is prima facie evidence that deadly force was warranted.

Does that require a murder charge on the surviving perp? Maybe not.

I note that juries rarely find for this sort of charge.

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Dollar General robbery suspect charged with murder [View all] ileus Sep 2012 OP

My response would be to be a good witness... pipoman Sep 2012 #1

I figure unless I feel lives ileus Sep 2012 #2

I don't carry and have never been present at a robbery, so my reaction is petronius Sep 2012 #3

I'd never trust an armed robber to do the right thing. Assess, then Run or Fight. nt rDigital Sep 2012 #4

Unless I'm reading this wrong, I believe there's a bigger issue MercutioATC Sep 2012 #5

The concept is called felony murder. AtheistCrusader Sep 2012 #7

I understand the legal standpoint, I just don't believe it's ethical. MercutioATC Sep 2012 #8

In this scenario I think SOMETHING is appropriate. AtheistCrusader Sep 2012 #9

Attempted robbery with gun specifications MercutioATC Sep 2012 #10

Anyone threatens me or someone I care to protect with violence AtheistCrusader Sep 2012 #6