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ATTEMPTED MURDER [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Offences and crimes
CONT

In criminal law, attempted murder is the crime of more than merely preparing to commit murder and at the same time having a specific intention to kill. Acting deliberately and intentionally or recklessly with extreme disregard for human life, the person attempts to kill someone, and does something that is a substantial step toward committing the murder.

CONT

[Attempt to commit murder] Every person who attempts by any means to commit murder is guilty of an indictable offence and liable (a) where a firearm is used in the commission of the offence ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infractions et crimes
CONT

[Tentative de meurtre] Quiconque, par quelque moyen, tente de commettre un meurtre est coupable d'un acte criminel coupable : a) s'il y a usage d'une arme à feu lors de la perpétration de l'infraction [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Infracciones y crímenes
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