What is the difference between self-defense and attempted murder?

Self-defense is legal in Oregon and is a viable defense for a person charged with a violent crime such as attempted murder. It is defined as the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from imminent danger or harm. Self-defense can include the use of non-deadly force, such as a punch or kick, or deadly force, such as a gun. In Oregon, a person can use justified deadly force only when they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is an imminent threat of death or injury to themselves or another person. Attempted murder is a serious criminal offense in Oregon and is defined as the intentional attempt to take someone’s life. It is differentiated from self-defense because it is not done out of self-defense or in a moment of fear, but instead to commit a malicious act against another person. In addition, an attempted murder does not need to be successful or even cause physical harm in order to be considered a criminal offense, as the attempt itself is considered a crime.

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