What is the difference between completed first degree murder and attempted murder?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Cerda, B232572, c/w B235674 (Cal. App. 2015):
3. "We do not distinguish between attempted murder and completed first degree murder for purposes of determining whether there is sufficient evidence of premeditation and deliberation. [Citation.]" (People v. Herrera (1999) 70 Cal.App.4th 1456, 1462, fn. 8, disapproved on other grounds in People v. Mesa (2012) 54 Cal.4th 191, 199.)
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