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Part 2Jurisdiction, procedures, and powers
Findings of Court Martial: Finding on charge

57Accused may be convicted of attempting to commit offence

  1. An accused charged with an offence may, if the circumstances warrant it, be convicted of attempting to commit that offence.

  2. An accused charged with attempting to commit an offence may be convicted of the attempt even though it is proved that he or she actually committed the offence.