A person who, with intent to kill, attempts to kill another person with malice aforethought, either expressed or implied, commits the offense of attempted murder. A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned for not more than thirty years. A sentence imposed pursuant to this section may not be suspended nor may probation be granted.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-29
Attempted murder
Applied in 8 court decisions — leading case State v. Middleton (2014)
Most recently applied in State v. Williams (June 2019)
2010 Act No. 273, SECTION 6.A, eff June 2, 2010.
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Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.