Covers doing an act with the intention or knowledge that it could cause death, where death doesn't actually result — whether because the attempt failed or was interrupted.
- Punishable with up to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine; if hurt is actually caused to any person by the act, the punishment can extend to life imprisonment.
You don't need someone to actually die for a murder-level charge to apply — a genuine, dangerous attempt is itself a serious standalone offence.
Keep exploring
Murder
The most serious homicide charge — what separates it from lesser charges is the degree of intention and dangerousness involved, which is a matter courts scrutinise closely.
Hurt or Grievous Hurt by Dangerous Weapons or Means
If a weapon of any of these dangerous kinds was involved in an assault against you, that fact alone matters for how the case gets charged — mention it clearly when reporting.
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