How much time do you get for attempted murder?

Answer 1

Attempted murder is a class 2 felony. If the defendant does not have any prior felony convictions and the crime did not involve the use of a deadly weapon (e.g. gun), dangerous instrument (e.g. knife) or result in the serious physical injury of the victim, the defendant would be sentenced for a class 2 non-dangerous felony. The range of punishment for a class 2 non-dangerous felony is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 12.5 years.If the crime did involve a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or resulted in the serious physical injury of the victim, the defendant is convicted of a class 2 dangerous felony. In that case, the minimum prison term is 7 years and the maximum prison term is 21 years.

Answer 2

Typically an attempted charge, unless otherwise specified by statute, is one lesser degree than the crime attempted. First degree murder is a capital crime in some states or in others punishable by up to life imprisonment. My guess would be if you were convicted of attempted murder that it would be a second degree felony, unless it was a capital felony in which case they could charge you with a 1st degree felony. In any case the minimum sentence is likely several years long, and the maximum based on the worst case scenario is life in prison. Based on what I have seen in prosecutions that facts of the case have a lot to do with the sentencing aspects and you attorney would be the best source for information. Additionally, if the person is guilty of the crime, discuss that honestly with your attorney (they work for you, not the prosecution) and see what they may be able to negotiate with the prosecutor based on the evidence and difficulties they may face in securing a conviction.

Answer 3

It depends on many factors such as which state the crime was committed in, intent or premeditation, and in some states like California that have the '3 strikes' law, you could get life without parole. But a good guideline is 25 to life. The judge will probably put a mandatory number of years served, example 10 years actually served.

Answer 4

My boyfriend did 1 year.

The sentence for the crime depends on the jurisdiction in which it is committed.