Attempted Murder
Attempted Murder in California and Punishment for Attempted Murder (PC Section 664/187)
While driving home from work, you were cut off by another driver. You decided to follow the other driver into a parking lot. The two of you exited your respective vehicles and began arguing. You pulled out a gun and shot at the other driver, but did not hit him with the bullet. Now, you are being charged with attempted murder under California Penal Code section 664/187. What punishment do…
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Los Angeles Man Charged with Two Counts of Attempted Murder
In Los Angeles this week, a 21-year-old man who is accused in the off-campus shooting of two USC students at a party a couple of weeks ago, plead not guilty in court this week. Tyson Tyree Smith is charged with two counts each of attempted murder and assault with a semiautomatic firearm . The two victims confronted Smith at the party in the earlier morning hours after they thought he…
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Penal Code 245 – Woman arrested in Fullerton for stabbing boyfriend.
How an Experienced Southern California Criminal Defense Attorney can Make Sure You or a Loved One is Competently Represented if Accused of Assault with a Deadly Weapon or Attempted Murder A 25-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police say she stabbed her boyfriend multiple times during an argument Thursday morning at an apartment complex. Police got a call shortly after 9 a.m. regarding a woman and…
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California Attempted Murder Charges: People v. Stone
California Supreme Court Holds Attempted Murder May Be Found Where The Defendant Shoots At Group Of People With Intent To Kill A Person And Not Specific Victim A recent ruling by the California Supreme Court underscores the necessity of hiring an aggressive criminal defense attorney. The Court held in People v. Stone, that a defendant could properly be convicted of attempted murder, even if the defendant did not intend to…
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