State v. Williams

Syllabus

James Caleb Williams appeals his conviction for attempted murder, arguing the circuit court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict because no direct or substantial circumstantial evidence supports a finding that Williams had a specific intent to kill the victim. We find the doctrine of transferred intent inapplicable to this charge of attempted murder, reverse Williams's convictions for attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and remand for a new trial.