COLEMAN, Judge.
We consider whether the facts in this case constitute a violation of the felony-murder statute, Code § 18.2-33. Nelson James King appeals his conviction of second degree murder under the statute. He argues that he could not be convicted of second degree murder for the accidental death of a cofelon occurring during the commission of a felony. He also argues that the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the elements of the offense. We hold...
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