The case illustrates the application of the unreasonable verdict test under s 668E(1) of the Criminal Code (Qld) to an attempted murder conviction based on circumstantial evidence of intent to kill. Where an accused fires multiple shots at close range at a police officer's head after a police command, continues firing despite commands to drop the weapon, and evidence of drug use does not establish incapacity to form intent, the verdict of attempted murder is reasonably open to the jury.
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