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To prove attempted murder, prosecutors must show the accused intended to kill, not just to cause serious harm. This is a high legal bar, as it requires demonstrating a specific state of mind. The severity of the victim's injuries, like Stephen Ogilvie losing an eye, is evidence but doesn't automatically prove intent to kill.
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