(1) 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.
(2) 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.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 35.450

  • Code: means this chapter. See Kentucky Statutes 35.010
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(3) 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.
Effective: June 25, 2013
History: Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 32, sec. 84, effective June 25, 2013. — Created
1954 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 89, effective July 1, 1954.