What happens when the clock runs out on felony murder legislation?
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder unconstitutional, prompting a potential large-scale resentencing effort as lawmakers miss a deadline to address the issue. Convicted individuals will not be immediately released, but the legal process could leave them in limbo.
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