Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the finding of eventual intent for attempted intentional killing was compatible with federal criminal law.
Decisione estratta
The factual finding that X. drove the knife with full force into the victim's abdomen and accepted death as a possible consequence was not objectionable.
Motivazione estratta
The appellate court's assessment of intent was not arbitrary or overly expansive; the complaint merely disputed the inference drawn from the stabbing circumstances.