Sec. 80.
(1) An act, done with the specific intent to commit an offense under this code, amounting to more than mere preparation, even though failing to effect its commission, is an attempt to commit that offense.
(2) A person subject to this code who attempts to commit an offense punishable by this code shall be punished as a court-martial directs, unless otherwise specifically prescribed.
(3) A person subject to this code may be convicted of an attempt to commit an offense even if it appears on the trial from evidence presented at the trial or from a guilty plea that the offense was complete.
History: 1980, Act 523, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 186, Imd. Eff. Oct. 27, 2005