Question

larceny means that if anyone is killed during the act of a felony, the criminal can be charged with murder. * 4 points
true
false
i would face a charge of involuntary manslaughter if i... * 4 points
killed mr. briggs after he burned my dinner, again
killed mr. briggs when my lit cigarette butt set the house on fire
dick is married to suzanne and mary. select the answer that best applies: * 4 points
dick is guilty of extortion and has committed a misdemeanor
dick has committed no crime
dick is guilty of bigamy and has committed a felony

Explanation:

1. Larceny is theft, not the rule about murder during a felony. So the first statement is false.
2. Involuntary manslaughter is an unintentional killing due to criminal negligence. Setting a house on - fire with a lit cigarette butt and killing someone shows criminal negligence.
3. Bigamy is the act of marrying while already married, which is a felony in most places. Dick is married to two people, so he is guilty of bigamy.

Answer:

1. B. False
2. Killed Mr. Briggs when my lit cigarette butt set the house on fire
3. Dick is guilty of bigamy and has committed a felony