What constitutes Felony Murder as outlined in §940.03?

Felony Murder, as defined in §940.03, pertains specifically to causing the death of another person while committing a felony. The essence of this legal concept is that if an individual is engaged in a dangerous felony and a death results from that act, the individual can be charged with murder, even if there was no intent to kill.

This provision emphasizes accountability for actions taken during the commission of a felony that directly lead to someone's death. For instance, if someone commits a robbery and, in the process, a bystander is killed, the individual can face a murder charge due to the felony they were engaged in at the time.

The other options do not meet the criteria of Felony Murder as outlined in the statute. Accidental deaths may not involve criminal intent and do not fall under this category, self-defense implies a lawful response and is typically justified in legal terms, and planning a murder specifically refers to premeditated homicide, which is a distinct offense from the concept of Felony Murder.