[Vendome]

So, taking your premise to the extreme:

If a spouse commits murder are both guilty of the same crime or an attached crime by virtue of your “Single Person” premise?

GTFOH

[a fool in paradise]

Haven’t there been several situations where an American politician died and his wife served out his term?

I assume by political appointment or special election.

[a fool in paradise]

So, taking your premise to the extreme: If a spouse commits murder are both guilty of the same crime or an attached crime by virtue of your “Single Person” premise?

She couldn't be compelled to testify against him, which explains why they are still married.