In a paper discuss the following: 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.