why get credit for being a bad shot. are you considered a lesser threat because you are inept? what is the theory?
2006-12-26 00:45:47 · 8 answers · asked by karl k 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The seriousness of murder is in the intent and the actual damage done. In an attempted murder, the intent is the same, but the actual damage done, however much that may be, is not as great as killing another person.
2006-12-26 00:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sentence tends to be open to debate, but really, there's no real reason why it should be, other than that there is an actua event which needs retribution. If a family has lost a loved one they'll be far more interested in seeing the person go down than if it failed.
Interestingly, aiding, abetting, counseling and procuring a murder, though not the principal act itself will all get tried as a full murder charge
2006-12-26 01:04:04 · answer #2 · answered by Shadebug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attempted murder isn't always the lesser crime. It depends on how much the offender was broken the law and to what extent.
In my opinion, murder and attempted murder becomes the lesser according to the lawyer and the judge.
2006-12-26 00:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by honesthustler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only "LESSER" about it, is that you didn't ACTUALLY KILL.
"Attempted MURDER" suggests premeditation, and should carry the same sentence as killing.
The fact that you may have missed, will only make you the "Butt" of jokes among your "Roomies."
Steven Wolf
2006-12-26 00:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Death is more serious than getting injured or sick. If someone's intent was to shoot you in the heart, but they ended up shooting you in the arm, that isn't something that deserves a lifetime sentence or the death penalty.
2006-12-26 00:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by Niecy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because there's no body left behind...
2006-12-26 00:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by stklotto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because no one actually died.
2006-12-26 00:51:36 · answer #7 · answered by maxresist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you didnt actually kill someone!
2006-12-26 00:47:56 · answer #8 · answered by Dashes 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋