Suppose the victim gets hit by a speeding car shortly after the ex-convicts leave him on the side of the road. The victim was standing in the shoulder waving his arms for help, and the driver swerved into him. It turns out the driver of the car was
driving 20 miles over the speed limit and texting at the time of the accident. Which of the following charges seems appropriate for the driver?
a. vehicular homicide
b. first-degree murder
c. felony murder
d. no charge is appropriate
Answer: A
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