Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

attempted murder?

Is putting a foreign substance in someones gas tank considered attempted murder? It caused the car to lock up on the highway with 3 people in it. Also, is taking over $2,000 out of someones bank account grand larceny?


Asked on 10/22/08, 9:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: attempted murder?

No, probably, not, but more relevant facts would be required for a more definitive answer.

No, not if the person doing the taking was authorized on the account.

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Answered on 10/22/08, 10:37 pm
Cary Moseley Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC

Re: attempted murder?

Probably not, but this is for a Commonwealth's Attorney to decide what charges are appropriate, if any.

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Answered on 10/23/08, 1:41 pm


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