Penalties for attempts

  1. Law
  2. US Virgin Islands Code
  3. Crimes
  4. Attempts to Commit Offenses
  5. Penalties for attempts

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

  • Whoever unsuccessfully attempts to commit an offense, shall, unless otherwise specially prescribed by this Code or other law, be punished by—

    • (1) imprisonment for not more than 25 years, if the offense attempted is punishable by imprisonment for life; or

    • (2) in any other case, imprisonment for not more than one-half of the maximum term, or fine of not more than one-half of the maximum sum prescribed by law for the commission of the offense attempted, or by both such fine and imprisonment.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.