2025 Session
Last amended: 1963 session
§ 192A.405 — Attempts
Plain-Language Summary
Makes attempted military offenses punishable, even if the attempt failed.
192A.405 ATTEMPTS.
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Subdivision 1.Definition of attempt.
An act, done with specific intent to commit an offense under this code, amounting to more than mere preparation and tending, even though failing to effect its commission, is an attempt to commit that offense. §
Subd. 2.Punishment.
Any person subject to this code who attempts to commit any offense punishable by this code shall be punished as a court-martial may direct, unless otherwise specifically prescribed. §
Subd. 3.Consummated offense.
Any person subject to this code may be convicted of an attempt to commit an offense although it appears on the trial that the offense was consummated.
History:
1963 c 661 s 192A.405
History: History: 1963 c 661 s 192A.405
Practical Notes
Trying to commit a military crime is itself a punishable offense, even if you did not succeed.