People v. Brown

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearm b y felon, intentional murder, and felony murder. Self-defense is not a defense to felony murder, and intent is not relevant to felony murder. Thus, even if court erred in refusing to give self-defense or second degree murder instruction, this is not grounds to reverse felony murder conviction. Court's allowing evidence of Defendant's prior conviction for aggravated battery with a firearm for impeachment was not outcome-determinative, as evidence of Defendant's guilt was overwhelming. (HOLDRIDGE and McDADE concurring.)