Which of the following is considered a felony murder crime under the BARRK rule?

The BARRK rule pertains to felony murder, which holds that if a death occurs during the commission of certain felonies, the person committing the felony can be charged with murder, even if the death was unintentional. The acronym stands for Burglary, Arson, Robbery, Rape, and Kidnapping, all of which are included in the list of inherently dangerous felonies that can elevate a homicide charge to felony murder.

In this context, kidnapping is recognized as a felony that falls under the BARRK rule. If a death occurs while a person is engaged in kidnapping, that individual can be charged with murder due to the felony murder doctrine. This principle is designed to deter individuals from engaging in dangerous felonies that could result in unintended deaths.

On the other hand, assault, theft, and breach of contract do not fit within the categories outlined by the BARRK rule for felony murder. While assault can be a serious crime, it does not generally rise to the level of being categorized under the felony murder rule unless it escalates to a more serious felony under particular circumstances. Theft, while a crime, is not one of the felonies that would typically trigger felony murder liability either, as it lacks the violent