felony murder

noun

1. a killing treated as a murder because, though unintended, it occurred during the commission or attempted commission of a felony, as robbery.

Example Sentences

Although the deputy fired the gun, Norani can be charged with murder under the state’s accomplice liability for felony murder law.

From Los Angeles Times

Timothy Richardson emphasized during the trial that even someone who doesn’t pull the trigger can be guilty of felony murder when they are a “major participant” who acted with “reckless indifference to human life.”

From Los Angeles Times

The state’s felony murder law could allow a man to be charged with murder after a deputy shot and killed a woman.

From Los Angeles Times

The deal allowed Coughlin to avoid a possible life sentence if he was convicted for a second time for felony murder.

From Seattle Times

White originally faced 13 charges, including aggravated murder of a police officer and felony murder, but agreed to plead guilty to first-degree murder if prosecutors agreed to ask for a 40- to 100-year sentence instead of a life term, Wise County Commonwealth’s Attorney Brett Hall said.

From Seattle Times