Dean v. State

Christopher Dean appeals his convictions for second degree felony murder and burglary. The victim in this case committed the burglary along with Dean. He was killed when he was hit by an SUV driven by one of the residents of the burgled apartment during a high speed chase after Dean and the victim fled the scene of the burglary. We write to address Dean’s claim that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal on the felony murder charge. We affirm and hold that the death occurred during the perpetration of a burglary within the meaning of the felony murder statute.

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