sustaining a conviction for attempted murder where the victim was shot through the upper leg, stating "[i]t is not necessary that the shooter actually hit a vital part of the body to sustain a conviction for attempted murder"
Summary of this case from Jenrette v. Superintendent SCI GraterfordNO. 547 MDA 2013
2014-05-23
Com. v. J. Reyes-Diaz
Appeal From: CP–06–CR–0000680–2012 (Berks)
Disposition: Affirmed.
sustaining a conviction for attempted murder where the victim was shot through the upper leg, stating "[i]t is not necessary that the shooter actually hit a vital part of the body to sustain a conviction for attempted murder"
Summary of this case from Jenrette v. Superintendent SCI GraterfordFull title:COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appellee v. JOSE L. REYES-DIAZ, Appellant
Court:SUPERIOR COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Date published: May 23, 2014
Rather, Jenrette waited for the victim to exit the store he was patronizing, immediately pointed his weapon…