So, the dude who wanted to kill Kavanaugh has been charged with attempted murder Archived Message Posted by bbonb on June 9, 2022, 12:22:40 It has been a loooooong time since I’ve looked at crim law, but the MD statute says you need the following elements: 1. that the defendant took a substantial step, beyond mere preparation, toward the commission of murder in the first degree; 2. that the defendant had the apparent ability, at that time, to commit the crime of murder in the first degree; and 3. that the defendant willfully, and with premeditation and deliberation, intended to kill (name). I *guess* showing up in front of BK’s house with a kill bag is a “substantial step,” but that doesn’t sound like slam dunk. Perhaps it is if you consider his alleged statements of his intent. I should read up more on this. Message Thread: So, the dude who wanted to kill Kavanaugh has been charged with attempted murder - bbonb June 9, 2022, 12:22:40 This is pretty much a criminal law exam question from law school. - ATL June 9, 2022, 13:03:23 I read somewhere that he told the cops his plan was to kill Kavanaugh and then himself. - Warrin'_Illini June 9, 2022, 12:25:19 I’m always fascinated with the gray area - bbonb June 9, 2022, 12:32:52 It's a bullshit crime. I'm trying to use telepathy to kill Aaron Rodgers right now. - Warrin'_Illini June 9, 2022, 12:48:26 it'd probably be easier if he had an expired license or broken taillight... - shua June 9, 2022, 12:35:13   Searching