Murder vs Attempted Murder

[bornright]

It has always bothered me that the unsuccessful attempt of a crime carries a lesser penalty than if they actually complete the act. Someone can shoot you and you lay in a coma for the rest of your life and the penalty is less than if they actually did what they intended. Attempt should carry the same penalty.

 

[westwall]

No argument from me.

 

[bornright]

In my state anytime "attempted" is in the charge it is one degree less of an offense.