Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Definition of Attempted Murder

If someone is in a large fistfight and their friend uses a knife to stab their opponents can the person who was fighting with fists only be charged with attempted murder as his friend who used the knife?


Asked on 1/31/05, 12:21 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
robert nudelman criminal defense associates

Re: Definition of Attempted Murder

Under certain circumstances the second person can be charged with murder. If you wish to discuss this in more detail, please call for a free telephone consultation at (800) 313-9619

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Answered on 1/31/05, 3:13 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Definition of Attempted Murder

If both parties went to the area to enter into the fight then each is responsible for the conduct of the other. Just providing transportation to the scene of the fight, if you know about the fight and the other parties intent to be in the fight.

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Answered on 1/31/05, 9:44 pm
George Woodworth Law Office of George Woodworth & Associates

Re: Problem with Attempted Murder

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Answered on 2/19/05, 5:04 pm


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