Alabama § 31-2A-80 - (Article 80.) Attempts.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 31-2A-80 — (Article 80.) Attempts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-2A-80. (Article 80.) Attempts.
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 31-2A-80
What does Code of Alabama § 31-2A-80 cover?
Section 31-2A-80 ("(Article 80.) Attempts.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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