Felony murder rule: Life in prison for a crime someone else commits
Under Florida’s “felony murder rule,” someone can be sentenced to life in prison even if they did not kill someone, even if they weren’t there and even if they didn’t know.
Stay updated with breaking news from Mitchell Weiner. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Under Florida’s “felony murder rule,” someone can be sentenced to life in prison even if they did not kill someone, even if they weren’t there and even if they didn’t know.
New Jersey dentists have been open during the pandemic for non-emergencies since the end of May, but individuals in the profession worry too many residents are putting off routine dental care in an attempt to limit their exposure to the coronavirus. And as vaccinations get distributed throughout the Garden State, and more people start feeling comfortable in a doctor's chair, there's additional concern the dentist's offices will see a wave of appointments and problems they won't be able to handle in a timely manner. "There's a percentage of patients that are sitting on the sidelines, they're n...
Four suggestions from businesses to prepare NJ for recovery More than 40% of the jobs lost in New Jersey in the first months of the coronavirus pandemic still hadn’t returned by the end of 2020. While the second wave of COVID-19 cases is still rising, the rollout of vaccines raises the chances of things getting closer to normal later this year. Business owners say that to get there successfully, there are things the state needs to focus on now, so the recovery can start on time. “Without jobs, jobs, jobs and jobs, our economy cannot bounce back,” said Michele Siekerka, president and chi...