What is the test for a charge of possession of a firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. King, B260307 (Cal. App. 2017):
Accordingly, "[t]he felony-based special circumstances do not require that the defendant intend to kill. It is sufficient if the defendant is the actual killer or either intends to kill or 'with reckless indifference to human life and as a major participant, aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces, solicits, requests, or assists in the commission' of the felony. [Citation.]" (People v.
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