Which statement is true regarding second degree felony murder?

Second degree felony murder occurs when a death results from the commission of a felony that is not inherently dangerous or life-punishable but is still classified as a felony. The key element in second degree felony murder is that the act of committing the underlying felony leads to the unintended death of another person, which distinguishes it from other forms of homicides that might require a specific intent to kill.

This particular doctrine focuses on the dangerousness of the felony rather than the intent behind the killing. In this case, option A accurately reflects that the felony involved in second degree felony murder does not have to be one that carries the possibility of a life sentence; the act of committing a felony that leads to someone's death is sufficient to invoke the felony murder rule.

The other options are not applicable in the context of second degree felony murder: An intent to kill is not necessary for second degree felony murder, which sets it apart from first degree murder that does necessitate such intent. Additionally, second degree felony murder is not classified as first-degree murder, which has a stricter standard for proving intent. Lastly, the use of a weapon is not a requisite factor for second degree felony murder; rather, it is the commission of the felony that triggers the felony murder rule. Hence