The Illustrated Guide to Criminal Law
Chapter 9: At Least You Tried
Attempt pg 14: Jurisdictional Differences
So Flint’s out there, pounding the pavement looking for you, with the intent to kill you when he finds you. Again, in some jurisdictions that’s enough to charge him with attempt.
Other jurisdictions are going to require a bit more, however. Maybe going to your home with a gun, or perhaps actually taking aim, before being arrested.
Flint firing a Tommy Gun
And still others are going to wait until he’s started shooting before they’re call it a criminal attempt.
