Word Association for "Monster": not human; powerful; isolated; offended; Beowolf; Monsters, Inc.; the movie "Monster" with Charlize Theron; violent; big; evil; isolated; no morals; angry.
Definition of Felony Murder: :
Definition : a murder that occurs in the commission of a serious felony (as burglary or sexual battery)
compare misdemeanor-manslaughter at manslaughter
Felony murder is usu. considered first-degree murder. Felony murder does not require specific intent to kill, and an accessory to the felony may also be charged with the murder. From: http://research.lawyers.com/glossary/felony-murder.html
So , a death which occurs during the commission of (or attempted commission of ) a serious felony (arson, rape, or other sexual offenses, burglary, robbery, or kidnapping) is first-degreee murder and all participants in the felony can be held equally culpable, including those who did no harm, possessed no weapon, and did not intendnd to hurt anyone. Intent does not have to be proven for anything but the underlying felony. Even if, during the commission of the underlying felony, death occurs from fright, a heart attack for instance, it is still first deree murder. elony murder is usually considered first-degree murder. Felony murder does not require specific intent to kill, and an accessory to the felony may also be charged with the murder. From www.prisonsfoundation.org/letters/WHAT'S _WRONG_WITH_THE_FELONY_MURDER
An unlawful homicide that occurs in the commission or attempted commission of a felony, which is considered first degree murder by operation of this doctrine. In many modern statutes, only homicides that occur in the course of certain specified felonies are "felony murders." See N.J.S.A. 2C: 11-3 (3). The evil mind or malice that is necessary to find someone guilty of murder is implied or imputed from the actor's intent to commit a felony. See 383 F. 2d 421, 426. For example, if someone burned down a warehouse and thereby committed arson, which resulted in the death of a person in the building, the arsonist is guilty of first degree murder ("felony murder") even if he did not know of the presence of the person and he had taken special precautions to try to avoid any loss of life. The harshness of this doctrine has led to a limitation of its use except against the person who actually committed the underlying felony. See Model Penal Code ยงยง210.1 et seq. From: http://www.answers.com/topic/felony-murder?cat=biz-fin
Presumption of innocence is a legal right that the accused in criminal trials has in many modern nations. It states that no person shall be considered guilty until finally convicted by a court. The burden of proof is thus on the prosecution, which has to convince the court that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In principle, the defense does not have to 'prove' anything. However, the defense may present evidence tending to show that there is a doubt as to the guilt of the accused.
Definition of Felony Murder: :
Definition : a murder that occurs in the commission of a serious felony (as burglary or sexual battery)
compare misdemeanor-manslaughter at manslaughter
Felony murder is usu. considered first-degree murder. Felony murder does not require specific intent to kill, and an accessory to the felony may also be charged with the murder. From: http://research.lawyers.com/glossary/felony-murder.html
So , a death which occurs during the commission of (or attempted commission of ) a serious felony (arson, rape, or other sexual offenses, burglary, robbery, or kidnapping) is first-degreee murder and all participants in the felony can be held equally culpable, including those who did no harm, possessed no weapon, and did not intendnd to hurt anyone. Intent does not have to be proven for anything but the underlying felony. Even if, during the commission of the underlying felony, death occurs from fright, a heart attack for instance, it is still first deree murder. elony murder is usually considered first-degree murder. Felony murder does not require specific intent to kill, and an accessory to the felony may also be charged with the murder. From www.prisonsfoundation.org/letters/WHAT'S _WRONG_WITH_THE_FELONY_MURDER
An unlawful homicide that occurs in the commission or attempted commission of a felony, which is considered first degree murder by operation of this doctrine. In many modern statutes, only homicides that occur in the course of certain specified felonies are "felony murders." See N.J.S.A. 2C: 11-3 (3). The evil mind or malice that is necessary to find someone guilty of murder is implied or imputed from the actor's intent to commit a felony. See 383 F. 2d 421, 426. For example, if someone burned down a warehouse and thereby committed arson, which resulted in the death of a person in the building, the arsonist is guilty of first degree murder ("felony murder") even if he did not know of the presence of the person and he had taken special precautions to try to avoid any loss of life. The harshness of this doctrine has led to a limitation of its use except against the person who actually committed the underlying felony. See Model Penal Code ยงยง210.1 et seq. From: http://www.answers.com/topic/felony-murder?cat=biz-fin
Hypotheticals to discuss
Plan/Conspiracy
Reasonable Doubt
Innocent Until Proven Guilty:
Presumption of innocence is a legal right that the accused in criminal trials has in many modern nations. It states that no person shall be considered guilty until finally convicted by a court. The burden of proof is thus on the prosecution, which has to convince the court that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In principle, the defense does not have to 'prove' anything. However, the defense may present evidence tending to show that there is a doubt as to the guilt of the accused.
Musings on the origin of the phrase "innocent until proven guilty": Musings on the phrase "innocent until proven guilty"
Coffin v. United States (Case first outlined the standard)
Motion to Suppress Testimony
Defense of Property and Habitation Type in the content of your new page here.