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.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 192A.405

  • Code: means this chapter;

    (4) "Commanding officer" means a commissioned officer who is in command of any unit;

    (5) "Commissioned officer" includes a commissioned warrant officer;

    (6) "Convening authority" includes, in addition to the person who convened the court, a commissioned officer commanding or temporarily commanding, or a successor in command;

    (7) "Enlisted member" means a person in an enlisted grade;

    (8) "Federal active service" has the meaning given in section 190. See Minnesota Statutes 192A.015

  • Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

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.