Applying the Felony Murder Rule to Drug Distributors: Speculations and Implications

Keywords

felony murder, drugs, crime

Abstract

Jessica, a young heroin addict, felt the initial pains of withdrawal deep in her abdomen. She knew that if she did not find some heroin soon, the pain in her stomach and chest would become severe. Luckily the dealer to satisfy her cravings for at least the next day.

Original Publication Citation

Hoffmann, John P. 1989. “Applying the Felony Murder Rule to Drug Distributors: Speculations and Implications.” Whittier Law Review 11(1): 243-266.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

1989

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/6630

Publisher

Hein Online

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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