Felony murder rule (Michigan)

The felony murder rule was abolished in the state of Michigan by the 1980 decision People v. Aaron. The court reasoned that the commission of a felony should only be used as a grading factor between first and second degree murder, and not something that could independently make an offense punishable as murder.[1]

For the felony murder rule in other jurisdictions, see felony murder rule.

See also

References
  1. Bonnie, R.J. et al. (2004) Criminal Law, Second Edition. New York, NY: Foundation Press, p. 859
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