Criminal
May 7, 2020
Felony murder law should be decided by state Supreme Court, DAs say
The law amended California’s felony murder rule to eliminate liability for murder under the natural and probable consequences doctrine.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer
Although several appellate courts have ruled a 2019 law that eliminated much of the felony murder rule is constitutional, several county prosecutors remain committed to challenging its validity.
They say they won't stop until the California Supreme Court takes up the issue.
"For decades the law has been that when you go looking for trouble, you're responsible for all the trouble you find," said Will...
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