2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 20 - Military Affairs
Article 12 - Code of Military Justice
Section 20-12-15 - Attempts.
20-12-15. Attempts.
A. An act, done with specific intent to commit an offense under Chapter 20 NMSA 1978, amounting to more than mere preparation and tending, even though failing, to effect its commission, is an attempt to commit that offense.
B. Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 who attempts to commit any offense punishable by that chapter shall be punished as a court-martial may direct, unless otherwise specifically prescribed.
C. Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 may be convicted of an attempt to commit an offense although it appears on the trial that the offense was consummated.
History: 1978 Comp., 20-12-15, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 337, 14.
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