Georgia § 16-4-1 - Criminal attempt.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 16-4-1 — Criminal attempt., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-4-1. Criminal attempt.
A person commits the offense of criminal attempt when, with intent to commit a specific crime, he performs any act which constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of that crime. (Code 1933, § 26-1001, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.) Law reviews. - For annual survey on criminal law and procedure, see 42 Mercer L. Rev. 141 (1990). For article, "A Comprehensive Analysis of Georgia RICO," see 9 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 537 (1993). For survey article on criminal law and procedure for the period from June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 117 (2003). For review of 1996 criminal attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation legislation, see 13 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 105 (1996).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 16-4-1
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 16-4-1 cover?
Section 16-4-1 ("Criminal attempt.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. 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 Georgia § 16-4-1?
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Is this the official text of Georgia law?
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How does Georgia § 16-4-1 apply to my situation?
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