Iowa Code 29B.77 – Attempts
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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.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 29B.77
- Code: means this chapter. See Iowa Code 29B.1
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
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.
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.