The law is not so gray, VT.... the assault "attempt" was physical and did include the use of a weapon.

"Likely" has nothing to do with it. What "did not happen" has nothing to do with it. The law is clear. My question is, what is the law in the US in this respect regarding punishment?

Now... what really pisses me off is that Garge himself hasn't said, "Hey, let the guy off, eh?" Seriously, Garge must have some small balls not to speak up on this one.