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SS-1703/2017-GLO AI generated

Court dismissed appeal against conviction for attempted murder due to lack of evidence regarding intent to kill.

Case Number SS-1703/2017-GLO
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the defendant's appeal against the first-instance conviction for attempted murder. The prosecution alleged the defendant intentionally shot the victim, while the defense argued the act was accidental or lacked specific intent to kill. The appellate court found the evidence insufficient to prove the specific intent required for attempted murder, thus upholding the acquittal on that charge.

Legislator headnote

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Straffeloven § 16; § 16, stk. 1: Attempted murder requires proof of specific intent to kill; absence of such intent results in acquittal on the charge of attempted murder.

Keywords

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attempted murder specific intent criminal liability evidence standard appellate review Danish law Straffeloven

Cited Legislation

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Straffeloven § 16

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