William Wallace -- Allegedly Tries to Kill Ex-Wife ... OK, You CAN Take My Freedom

Every man lives, but not every man tries to hire a hitman to knock off his ex-wife ... but according to cops, some dumbass named William Wallace did exactly that.

The Orange County District Attorney says the 33-year-old was more upset with his ex-wife over a child support battle than Braveheart was with Longshanks after that whole taking over Scotland thing.

Officials say Wallace tried to a hire a hitman to off his ex for $30k ... except the assassin was really an undercover cop who busted Wallace.

Now, the guy is facing life in prison for attempted murder and solicitation to commit murder.