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The Title 28 of the United States Code QUESTION #3730
Question 1
A group of three friends decides to rob a liquor store. Friend A stays in the car as a getaway driver. Friend B goes inside with a gun. Friend C goes inside to grab the money. During the robbery, Friend B panics and shoots the clerk, killing him. What can Friend A be charged with?
  • Only conspiracy to commit robbery.
  • Robbery only.
  • First-degree murder under the 'Felony Murder' rule.✔️
  • Nothing, because A did not enter the store or pull the trigger.
Correct Answer Explanation
Under the Felony Murder rule, all participants in an inherently dangerous felony (like robbery) are liable for any deaths that occur during the commission of that felony, regardless of who pulled the trigger or whether they intended for a death to occur.