On 1/6/2012 1:47 PM, Han wrote:
"Mike wrote in
:

Han wrote:


I don't know. The guy knew that the lady was in her home alone, with
a baby. He and the dead dude were likely egging each other on,
perhaps (as it states) high on drugs, wanting more (money and/or
drugs). Therefore, they were both committing a feloney, and the
result was 1 dead dude. The other should be charged with at least
soomething, leading to the death of the first one.

I'm glad I live on the other side of the Passaic River ...

Have not really thought this through, but I think at first blush I
disagree Han. The dude that went in got what he deserved. The other
guy did not and he should not be responsible for the fate of the first
guy. Other charges? Sure. Attempted burlary or the likes would work
for me. Other types of charges reflecting his actual participation?
Sure. Just not sure I see the real logic in the murder
(manslaughter?) charges.

Apparently it is quite common in the states that when a group (2 or more)
hatch a plan to commit a crime, and a death occurs, that all involved
except the victim(s) are painted with the same brush as the actual
perpetrator.

I think you may have that mixed up with when a police officer looses his
life during a criminal act, all involved will be charged for his murder.