2006-07-28 06:03:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
if u discharge a firearm at someone period it could be considered attempted murder even if you dont hit them . the general rule of the gun imo is in any situation if you have the ability to escape or run from it ... do just that ... if you feel your life is in danger and you have no other choice but to defend yourself with a gun or if you have someone threatning you definitely with a firearm , then shoot to kill ... if you pull your gun in self defense you should be totally commited to kill them .. even if you are justified in self defense, if you dont kill them you will at least get sued and maybe even have criminal charges leveled at you, so shoot to kill... and never threaten or try to intimidate someone using a weapon ... i reiterate, the only time to ever use a weapon is if you feel your life or loved ones are in danger and there is no way to avoid it or run... then shoot to kill.
2006-07-28 07:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
While the laws for such crimes vary by state, the general principle is that attempt is a specific intent crime. That means the defendant must have intended to commit murder (or theoretically, any form of homicide).
So, if a defendant shot someone intending to kill them but failed, or intending serious bodily harm and accepting that the shot might kill the victim, that would be attempted murder.
Again, rules vary by state. Check your local listings.
2006-07-28 06:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is that a serious question? of course it would still be attempted murder. You can still die from a gunshot below the waist did you realize that? are you talking about, like, in the foot? how would you prove that you weren't trying to kill the person (unless you were and just wanted to use that as an excuse)... seriously, what kind of question is that? do you like shooting people?
2006-07-28 06:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's still "Attempted Murder" you are just considered a bad shot.
2006-07-28 06:08:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas, it would probably be charged as Aggravated Assault with a Deadly weapon, punishable by 2-20 years in the state penitentiary, and/or $10,000.00 fine. But, it could also be charged under one of the lesser acts. However, keep in mind as stated earlier, a person could die from a gunshot wound below the waist, (there are many arteries in the lower extremities that a person could bleed to death in minutes is they are severed) and then you could be looking at a homicide charge.
2006-07-28 10:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by James A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every crime is based on the totality of the circumstances - but if you try to castrate someone with a bullet or two, it could most certainly be attempted murder. Again - jurisdiction and circumstances prevail.
2006-07-28 06:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah it will still be attempted murder but it most likely would be dropped down at trial to attempted Manslaughter or Malicous wounding with intent to Maime, Murder or dismember
2006-07-28 06:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by cal-p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will still be consider attempted murder because you are STILL SHOTTING SOMEONE!...don't even try it if your thinking about ending up in jail or worst PRISON! Stay on the gOOD SIDE:)
2006-07-28 06:58:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone trying to get you to do a "favor" for them by telling you a load of B.S.? Uhhh...NO...it's not true. You can be charged with attempted murder for shooting someone, PERIOD.
2006-07-28 07:21:22 · answer #9 · answered by julesl68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-28 06:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by jimvalentinojr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋