Test Your Knowledge of Felony-Murder Doctrine and Robbery Crimes
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Manny, Moe, and Jack enter the Metropolitan Bank with the intent to commit bank robbery. They order the tellers to hand over all of their funds, which the tellers promptly do. As the robbers are about to exit the bank, a police officer enters, unaware that the robbery is in progress. When he perceives the situation, the officer reaches for his service revolver. At this point, Manny, Moe and Jack all point their guns at the officer and fire, but only Manny’s bullet strikes the officer and kills him. The robbers then flee with the stolen money. Which of the following is correct?

  • Of the three robbers, only Manny has committed the crime of murder.
  • Manny, Moe, and Jack have committed second degree felony‑murder. (correct)
  • Manny, Moe, and Jack have committed first degree felony‑murder.
  • Because the bank robbery had been completed at the time Manny shot the officer, the felony‑murder doctrine does not apply to this situation.
  • Yosemite Sam's supervisor calls Sam into his office and informs him that he will not be receiving a much desired promotion. Sam becomes enraged, grabs a heavy bookend, and strikes the supervisor in the head with it. Three days later, the supervisor dies from the injury. Yosemite Sam has committed:

    Voluntary manslaughter.

  • Second degree murder. (correct)
  • First degree murder.
  • Gross voluntary manslaughter.
  • Voluntary manslaughter.
  • Elmer Fudd and his son, Elmer Jr., are hunting when Elmer Jr. is accidentally shot and killed by another hunter. As the other hunter approaches Elmer and his slain son to determine what has occurred, Elmer is so overwhelmed by grief and rage that he shoots and kills the other hunter. Which of the following is most likely correct?

  • Elmer has committed involuntary manslaughter. (correct)
  • Elmer has committed voluntary manslaughter.
  • Elmer has committed first degree murder.
  • Elmer has committed second degree murder.
  • Elmer Fudd and his son, Elmer Jr., are hunting when Elmer Jr. is accidentally shot and killed by another hunter. As the other hunter approaches Elmer and his slain son to determine what has occurred, Elmer is so overwhelmed by grief and rage that he shoots and kills the other hunter. Which of the following is most likely correct?

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    George Jetson is extremely angry that he did not receive a promotion at work. He decides to "get even" by killing his supervisor, Mr. Spacely. Jetson goes to a sporting goods store and purchases a handgun and ammunition. Jetson enters the office building through an unlocked rear door with the intent of murdering Mr. Spacely. He is spotted by a security guard and has to flee before he can commit the murder.

    Jetson is still extremely angry and undeterred. The next day, he again goes to his place of employment and enters by a rear entrance to avoid detection. He is armed with the handgun he purchased for this purpose. He walks into Mr. Spacely's office and shoots and kills him. Jetson has committed:

    <p>First degree murder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    George Jetson is extremely angry that he did not receive a promotion at work. He decides to "get even" by killing his supervisor, Mr. Spacely. Jetson goes to a sporting goods store and purchases a handgun and ammunition. Jetson enters the office building through an unlocked rear door with the intent of murdering Mr. Spacely. He is spotted by a security guard and has to flee before he can commit the murder.

    Jetson is still extremely angry and undeterred. The next day, he again goes to his place of employment and enters by a rear entrance to avoid detection. He is armed with the handgun he purchased for this purpose. He walks into Mr. Spacely's office and shoots and kills him. Jetson has committed:

    <p>Voluntary manslaughter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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