Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

car ped. hit and run

what factors need to be proved for a person to be charged with attempted murder with a vehicle/deadly weapon ? there was no death or serious injury to victim just bruises. evidence proves who the driver was and witness saw everything. we understand he will only get assult charges.


Asked on 3/11/08, 2:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Zeiger Levin & Zeiger LLP

Re: car ped. hit and run

i would need a lot more information to give you a direct answer to your question, but in general, a specific intent to kill is required for attempted murder. Was the driver specifically intending to kill the person? Can the DA prove that?

Brian ([email protected])

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Answered on 3/11/08, 3:10 pm


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