The laws defining crimes and procedures in New York are complicated…
Most Fridays, we will post a #fridayfacts…
Under PL Article 110, an attempt occurs when someone intends the crime and engages in conduct that comes “dangerously close/very near” to completion.
Example: John aims and fires multiple rounds at Jim but misses—Attempted Murder.
Attempted offenses are charged one degree lower than the completed crime (e.g., Attempted Murder = Class B felony).