Alabama § 13A-4-2 - Attempt.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-4-2 — Attempt., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-4-2. Attempt.
(a) A person is guilty of an attempt to commit a crime if, with the intent to commit a specific offense, he or she does any overt act towards the commission of the offense.
(b) It is no defense under this section that the offense charged to have been attempted was, under the attendant circumstances, factually or legally impossible of commission, if the offense could have been committed had the attendant circumstances been as the defendant believed them to be.
(c) A person is not liable under this section if, under circumstances manifesting a voluntary and complete renunciation of this criminal intent, he or she avoided the commission of the offense attempted by abandoning his or her criminal effort and, if mere abandonment is insufficient to accomplish such avoidance, by taking further and affirmative steps that prevented the commission thereof. The burden of injecting this issue is on the defendant, but this does not shift the burden of proof.
(d) An attempt is a:
(1) Class A felony if the offense attempted is murder.
(2) Class B felony if the offense attempted is a Class A felony.
(3) Class C felony if the offense attempted is a Class B felony.
(4) Class D felony if the offense attempted is a Class C felony.
(5) Class A misdemeanor if the offense attempted is a Class D felony.
(6) Class B misdemeanor if the offense attempted is a Class A misdemeanor.
(7) Class C misdemeanor if the offense attempted is a Class B misdemeanor.
(8) Violation if the offense attempted is a Class C misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-4-2
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-4-2 cover?
Section 13A-4-2 ("Attempt.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 13A-4-2?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 13A-4-2" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.
How does Alabama § 13A-4-2 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alabama can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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