Law of Parties, also known as "accomplice liability," provides that a person who instigates a crime, or an accomplice to a crime, can be held to be legally culpable for the full extent of the crime, even if the individual did not directly participate in the crime or was not present at the time the crime was committed.  The Felony Murder Rule states that a person who commits a felony, such as kidnapping, rape, burglary or armed robbery, can be found to be legally culpable for any death that occurs, even where there is no specific act against the victim, or an intent to cause the victim’s death.  Both concepts have been challenged by legal scholars, defense attorneys and advocates for individuals convicted and sentenced to death, or life in prison under either scenario.  Join Lisa O'Brien and Michael Carnahan at 8:00 p.m. Central on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, for a discussion of the laws, the challenges to the prosecution and to the laws, as well as examples of some cases prosecuted under either Law of Parties or Felony Murder Rule.  We're a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.