What is attempted manslaughter in Florida?
The crime of Attempted Manslaughter is a Third Degree Felony that is punishable up to 5 years in prison and $5,000 fine.
The offense of Attempted Manslaughter occurs when a person:
- The person intentionally committed an act or procured the commission of an act which would have resulted in the death of victim.
- The act would have resulted in the death of victim expect someone prevented person from killing victim or he/she failed to do so.
An “act” includes a series of related actions arising from and performed pursuant to a single design or purpose.
To “procure” means to persuade, induce, prevail upon, or cause a person to do something.
Defenses to Attempted Manslaughter.
- Person was merely negligent.
- Person did not intentionally commit the act.
- Person abandoned the attempt and prevented the act from happening.
References:
State v. Sherouse: On intent.
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