1. Incident Overview In 2007, Julie Bernard committed an armed robbery at a gas station. During the commission of the felony, the situation escalated to violence. The confrontation resulted in the accidental but fatal shooting of the gas station clerk and an innocent bystander. Law enforcement records indicate that Bernard actively resisted arrest when authorities attempted to take her into custody. 2. Criminal Charges & Sentencing Given the fatal outcomes, Bernard would likely face charges that reflect the severity of the underlying felony and the resulting deaths. The specific convictions and potential sentences may include: Two Counts of Felony Murder (or First-Degree Murder): This charge typically applies when a death occurs during the commission of a dangerous felony, such as robbery, even if the death was unintentional or accidental. In many jurisdictions, a conviction for a double homicide could result in a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole, or even the death penalty depending on the state and prosecutorial strategy. Armed Robbery: The predicate offense for the homicide charges. This usually carries a significant prison term, often ranging from 5 to 15 years or more, which is generally served consecutively to or concurrently with the murder sentence (often merged into the murder conviction). Resisting Arrest: This is typically a misdemeanor or lower-level felony. A conviction for resisting arrest usually carries a sentence of up to 1 year in county jail or a fine. This sentence is typically served concurrently with the more serious homicide sentences. 3. Aggravating Factors The presence of two victims, the use of a deadly weapon during a robbery, and the act of resisting arrest are significant aggravating factors. These circumstances would likely be used by the prosecution to argue against any leniency, such as parole, and to seek the maximum penalty available under the law.