Felony Murder in Oklahoma: The Tough Consequences

In Oklahoma, a type of crime called felony murder carries tough consequences. Unfortunately, these consequences are not widely known, and so the results of a felony murder charge may seem very harsh. What Is Felony Murder? Prosecutors can charge a person with felony murder when someone else dies while the person is committing one of a list of specific felonies. In Oklahoma, these felonies include: Murder or attempted murder of another person Forcible rape Robbery with a dangerous weapon Kidnapping First degree burglary First degree arson Distribution of controlled dangerous substances Trafficking in illegal drugs Manufacturing or attempting to manufacture a controlled...

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