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Attempt Statutes

6 October, 2015 - 15:57

In general, there are two types of attempt statutes. Some states have general attempt statutes that set forth attempt elements and apply them to anycriminal offense. 1 Other states and the federal government have specific attempt statutes that define attempt according to specified crimes, such as murder, robbery, or rape. 2 Keep in mind that several states do not criminalize attempt in a statute and consider it a common-law crime. 3