Police: British Tosser Faces 20 Years to Life.
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Is that what the penalty is?
First-degree attempted murder carries greater penalties and often means a life sentence with the possibility of parole. Offenders typically spend at least 10 years in prison, although mandatory minimum sentences for attempting to murder a public official may be 10 to 15 years.
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