Court Opinion

ID: 9721188
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 08:50:41.21341+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:24:23.864039
License: Public Domain

SONENSHINE, J.
I concur in the majority opinion but make an additional observation.
As evidenced by People v. Burroughs (1984) 35 Cal.3d 824 [201 Cal.Rptr. 319, 678 P.2d 894] and People v. Smith (1984) 35 Cal.3d 798 [201 Cal.Rptr. 311, 678 P.2d 886], the second degree felony-murder rule is gasping for breath. If not already dead its days are certainly numbered. *514However, resuscitation or if necessary resurrection is still possible. The Legislature, if of course it deems it appropriate, may codify the rule.
People v. Dillon (1983) 34 Cal.3d 441 [194 Cal.Rptr. 390, 668 P.2d 697], addressing statutory first degree felony murder, demonstrates the benefit when doctrines with such important ramifications for all concerned have a specific statutory basis upon which courts determine their correct application.
Respondent’s petition for review by the Supreme Court was denied May 23, 1985.