alt Hacker NewsIf you shoot someone and hit their head killing them or just their ear, its a matter of luck (and possibly skill), the charges are different. The justice system judges based on intent as well as outcome (i.e. execution X luck).
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nearbuy • 01/23/2025
Many jurisdictions have the same punishment for attempted murder and murder though.
I get that there are different views on how much punishment should be based on intent vs outcome. My opinion is factoring in outcome in criminal sentences is often pragmatic, but if we had omniscient judges, judging on intent would be ideal.
idunnoman1222 • 01/22/2025
Well, also, if you’re a competent murderer, you’re more dangerous to society, which is the reason we lock people up
Norm: Murder and attempted murder are the same thing
Seinfeld: Different skill level