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5. Intent is not a requirement for VA "felony murder" charges.

Mon Oct 24, 2022, 07:38 AM

Oct 2022

I think it's the same for all or most states that have "felony murder" charges.

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Cannabis (not marijuana) does not kill. Smothering while unresponsive can kill Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2022 #1

Thank you ! ShepKat Oct 2022 #2

I agree that there is more to this story. GreenWave Oct 2022 #3

Intent is not a requirement for VA "felony murder" charges. sl8 Oct 2022 #5

Different take on story from Law & Crime: sl8 Oct 2022 #4

Still doesn't say how the child died, though. intheflow Oct 2022 #6