Florida’s rigid Felony rule needs changing

Florida is one of a number of US states which has the “Felony Law” in operation. This is when someone dies as a result of another crime which led to the person’s death. All participants of that crime are equally liable for the death irrespective of their role which led to the fatality. An example of this is that if three people set out to rob someone and that someone dies as a result of the robbery then all three are equally guilty of the death and will be charged with first degree murder. Here is another example of how the felony law works: Supposing that the target of the robbery fought back and in an effort to defend himself, he kills one of his attackers, then the other two participants in the robbery are guilty of first degree murder because the death resulted in the felony which they were a part of. The felony rule is indefensible. You are either responsible for taking part in the felony which led to a person’s death or you are not. There are some unfair aspects to the felony l...