Doug enters Jane%u2019s residence through an unlocked window that he lifts open

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Doug enters Jane%u2019s residence through an unlocked window that he lifts open at midnight, intending to steal her first edition copy of Sense & Sensibility, which he knows was recently appraised for $20,000.00 by a local book dealer. While stumbling around in the dark looking for the book, Jane surprises Doug and turns on a light. Doug startled pushes Jane backward and runs out of the front door. Unbeknown to Doug when Jane fell back, she hit her head on a metal stair rail, cracked her skull, and died. Doug is later arrested. He could likely be charged with:

Answer

Burglary

Robbery

Felony Murder

Both or either of Burglary and Felony Murder

Explanation / Answer

Both or either of Burglary and Felony Murder

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