Case Between Mike And Judy

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In the case between Mike and Judy I believe that there are several different viewpoints to this situation. I think that it depends on the way you want to argue for the felony murder or not. In my personal opinion I believe that Mike should be guilty of felony murder. The reason to why I believe that he should be charged with felony murder, is because I would argue that during the events of physically striking Judy in the face and taking her pants off should be enough evidence to get a felony assault charge or even a rape charge.
Shortly after Mike physically removed Judy from his vehicle, she was found deceased due to hypothermia. In the court of law the prosecution only has to prove two elements to get the felony murder charge. The first

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