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Originally Posted by non sequitur
I'm no lawyer, but I'm pretty sure there is no such thing as attempted manslaughter. The term is self-contradictory. Manslaughter is used when intent is diminished, but attempting to do something indicates that you have intent. Isn't it like saying you intended to do something you didn't intend to do?
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Well, I think that the angle they were taking on the radio was that the consumption of alcohol along with the decision to drive goes to the intent...even if you don't mean to kill someone in the process.
You're right, the terms are contradictory, but I just found it to be an interesting discussion.