Keith lends his car to Jermaine, who drives with two other friends to the home of a marijuana dealer. The three men break into the home, intending to steal a safe full of cash. The drug dealer is unexpectedly at home, however,and in a struggle, Jermaine winds up murdering him.
• What rule allows local prosecutors to charge Keith with first-degree murder.

If you were the prosecutor, discuss why you think you’d be successful prosecuting using this rule.

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