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Ind. Code § 35-41-5-1: Ind. Code § 35-41-5-1

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines criminal attempt as taking a substantial step toward committing a crime with the required intent. An attempt carries the same felony or misdemeanor level as the intended crime, except attempted murder is always a Level 1 felony.

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