940.03 Felony murder.
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940.03 Felony murder. Whoever causes the death of another human being while committing or attempting to commit a crime specified in s. 940.225
(1)or
(a), 940.30 , 940.31 , 940.60 , 940.61 , 940.62 , 940.65 , 943.02 , 943.10
(2), 943.231
(1), 943.32
(2), or 947.016
(1),
(2), or
(3)or s. 940.19 , 2023 stats., s. 940.195 , 2023 stats., s. 940.20 , 2023 stats., s. 940.201 , 2023 stats., s. 940.203 , 2023 stats., or s. 940.204 , 2023 stats., may be imprisoned for not more than 15 years in excess of the maximum term of imprisonment provided by law for that crime or attempt.
940.03 Note Judicial Council Note, 1988: The prior felony murder statute (s. 940.02 (2)) did not allow enhanced punishment for homicides caused in the commission of a Class B felony. State v. Gordon, 111 Wis. 2d 133 , 330 N.W.2d 564 (1983). The revised statute eliminates the “natural and probable consequence” limitation and limits the offense to homicides caused in the commission of or attempt to commit armed robbery, armed burglary, arson, first-degree sexual assault or 2nd-degree sexual assault by use or threat of force or violence.
The revised penalty clause allows imposition of up to 20 years’ imprisonment more than that prescribed for the underlying felony. Prosecution and punishment for both offenses remain barred by double jeopardy. State v. Carlson, 5 Wis. 2d 595 , 93 N.W.2d 355 (1958). [Bill 191-S]