Deft intended to kill Vic. With that in mind, Deft shot at Vic but missed Vic and hit Cal. Cal was wounded only slightly. Cal turned, saw Vic empty-handed standing nearby, but thought that Vic had shot him. Cal picked up an iron bar and beat Vic repeatedly over the head. Did Deft commit the attempted murder of Cal?
A. Yes, because Deft attempted to kill Vic.
B. Yes, because Deft acted with premeditation and malice towards Vic.
C. No, because Cal was wounded only slightly.
D. No, because Deft did not intend to kill Cal.
Answer:D
Deft intended to kill Vic. With that in mind, Deft shot at Vic but missed Vic and hit Cal. Cal was wounded only slightly. Cal turned, saw Vic empty-handed standing nearby, but thought that Vic had shot him. Cal picked up an iron bar and beat Vic repeatedly over the head. Did Deft commit the attempted murder of Cal?
A. Yes, because Deft attempted to kill Vic. B. Yes, because Deft acted with premeditation and malice towards Vic. C. No, because Cal was wounded only slightly. D. No, because Deft did not intend to kill Cal.