What is the mental state required for an attempted murder?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Valle, F074256 (Cal. App. 2019):
" 'The mental state required for attempted murder has long differed from that required for murder itself. Murder does not require the intent to kill. Implied malice - a conscious disregard for life - suffices. [Citation.]' [Citation.]" (People v. Smith (2005) 37 Cal.4th 733, 739 (Smith).)
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