Henry is the driver of a vehicle being used in an armed robbery. His friend George enters the bank and displays a gun to a clerk and orders her to "put all the money in the bag." A security guard sees the gun and orders George to "freeze!" George turns and fires the weapon, killing the security guard. George flees the bank with the money, gets into the car, and they both drive away. Which of the following is true?
a. Both George and Henry are guilty of murder.
b. George is guilty of capital murder, Henry is guilty of aggravated robbery.
c. George is guilty of murder, Henry is guilty of conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery.
d. George is guilty of capital murder, Henry does not have any culpability because he did not enter the bank.
Ans: a. Both George and Henry are guilty of murder.
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