Assault with Intent to Commit Murder is a felony that occurs when someone assaults another person intending to kill them. It is a specific intent crime, which means the jury must find the defendant actually intended to kill the victim to find them guilty. Assault with Intent to Commit Murder is a Class A felony, punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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To prove a defendant committed Assault with Intent to Commit Murder, the prosecutor must establish the following elements, beyond a reasonable doubt:
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder is a specific intent offense, which means the prosecutor must prove the defendant actually intended to kill the victim. The jury can infer intent from the circumstances, such as the severity of specific actions the defendant took towards the victim and whether they were reasonably calculated to kill.
A defendant charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Murder might also face charges of Felonious Assault, Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon, or Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm.
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder is a Class A felony, punishable by "imprisonment in the state prison for life or any number of years.” In addition to life in prison, someone charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Murder faces substantial fines and a permanent criminal record.
Self-defense is the primary defense to charges of Assault with Intent to Commit Murder. A person can lawfully use reasonable force to defend themselves or someone else against a perceived threat of imminent harm. To successfully claim self-defense, a defendant must show they reasonably believed they were being attacked or acted to defend someone else they reasonably believed was being attacked.
A defendant can also present evidence that they acted reasonably due to circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to experience such a state of anger, passion, or fear that would overcome their ability to control their emotions.
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder is a serious crime that carries severe penalties. If you were charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Murder in Michigan, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Criminal defense attorney Robert Elmen can carefully analyze the circumstances of your case, provide advice and legal guidance, help you evaluate your options, and prepare a vigorous defense designed to lead to an optimal outcome.
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