What charge is assigned for causing a death during the commission of a felony, without intending that death?

The correct answer relates to the concept of felony murder, which applies when a death occurs during the commission of a felony, regardless of the intent to kill. In many jurisdictions, including Minnesota, this is classified under Murder in the Second Degree.

In this context, Murder in the Second Degree encompasses unintentional killings that occur during the perpetration of certain felonies. The key aspect is that the act of committing a dangerous felony carries an inherent risk of death, and thus, any resulting fatalities are treated severely, often leading to a murder charge instead of a lesser charge.

This is distinct from the other charge options. For instance, Manslaughter - 2nd Degree involves situations where the defendant acted with recklessness or provoked emotions that caused the death, rather than during the commission of a felony. Involuntary Manslaughter addresses cases where deaths occur due to negligence or without malice, and Murder 1 involves intentional and premeditated killings, neither of which fits the scenario described in the question. Therefore, the assignment of Murder in the Second Degree appropriately reflects the severity of causing a death while engaged in a felony, without the necessity of intent to kill.