Which of the following is a listed life-threatening felony?

• A. Criminal sexual conduct involving a weapon
• B. Burglary
• C. Kidnapping (non parental)
• D. Tax evasion

Answer: (A)

Life-threatening felonies are offenses that statutes classify as presenting an immediate and significant risk to life, justifying heightened force. Criminal sexual conduct involving a weapon clearly fits this category because the weapon escalates the danger during a violent act, creating a direct and serious threat to life. Burglary is primarily a property crime; it involves breaking in and theft, not an automatic lethal risk. Kidnapping is severe and can be life-threatening, but in many DT contexts the explicit listing highlighted for life-threatening felonies is the weapon-enabled sexual violence case. Tax evasion has no inherent threat to life. So, the option with weapon-involved criminal sexual conduct is the best fit for a listed life-threatening felony.