Court of Appeals of Alaska· 1/10/1995

Todd v. State

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884 P.2d 668
1994 WL 576202

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where the double jeopardy question hinges on legislative intent, a majority of courts have upheld separate punishment for felony murder and the predicate crime
“[T]he defendant’s intent to commit one of the listed felonies constitutes the culpable mental state that makes any resulting homicide murder . . . .”
“[I]f the increased punishment for an unintended homicide does not deter people from committing dangerous felonies, it will at least encourage criminals to plan and carry out such crimes with increased regard for physical dangers.” (internal quotation omitted)
“[I]f the increased punishment for an unintended homicide does not deter people from 17 committing dangerous felonies, it will at least encourage criminals to plan and carry out such crimes with increased regard for physical dangers.” (internal quotation omitted)

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Judges: Bryner, C.J., and Coats and Mannheimer

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