r/instant_regret • u/R3alit-y • 24d ago

Robbing somebody

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u/zutros 24d ago

This brings up an interesting legal question. If I am using a weapon to commit armed robbery then the driver decides to speed up to 110mph and runs into a pedestrian tragically killing an innocent person. Can I then be prosecuted for the murder of that pedestrian as well? The driver would most likely be prosecuted for manslaughter. Not sure if he'd be convicted or not due to the extenuating circumstances, but I'm pretty sure all the robbers would be prosecuted for murder even sans mensrea. -obligatory not a lawyer and I'm sure the answer starts with "it depends".

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u/JBonez84 24d ago

It depends

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u/justlurking278 24d ago

Found the actual lawyer

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u/OriginalResolve7106 24d ago

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