7332. Felony Murder Practicum

This project-based course explores the law and theory of felony murder with a specific focus on its operation in Connecticut, qualitative and quantitative data research on its impacts, and possibilities for reform. Students in the course will examine the history of felony murder provisions generally and in Connecticut, how Connecticut’s version of felony murder compares to other jurisdictions, and who in Connecticut is charged and convicted of felony murder and under what circumstances. Students will work as a team to obtain and review available data and court records and produce written materials to inform criminal system stakeholders about how the law operates and what reforms should be considered.