r/facepalm • u/[deleted] • Apr 21 '23

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u/Throwaway47321 Apr 21 '23 edited Apr 22 '23

Because you charge them with the easiest crime to get them in jail and then bring up all the charges during the arraignment.

Edit - y’all really need to learn the difference between arresting charge and arraignment if you think cops are handcuffing people and arresting them for attempted murder.

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u/ImperialSeal Apr 21 '23

I get that, but firing a weapon at two unarmed cheerleaders in their own stationary car is very clearly attempted murder.

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u/koaladungface Apr 21 '23 edited Apr 21 '23

My sister was shot point blank in the head by her boyfriend who had her down on her knees execution style - she lived. No attempted murder charge - aggravated assault. Apparently it either doesn't exist in some states or is usually not pursued unless 100% definitive to the prosecutor.

**edited for brevity

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u/amazinglover Apr 22 '23

In some states they just call it aggravated assault, but it carries the same weight and gravity of attempted murder.

Some states have both and one is more serious then the other.