# K.S.A. § 48-3005: 48-3005 - (KCMJ Art. 80) Attempt to commit an offense

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3005

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 48-3005
- **Heading:** 48-3005 - (KCMJ Art. 80) Attempt to commit an offense
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 48 / Article 30 / Section 48-3005

## Text

48-3005. (KCMJ Art. 80) Attempt to commit an offense. (a) An act, done with specific intent to commit an offense under this code, 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 this code who attempts to commit any offense punishable by this code shall be punished as a commanding officer may direct, unless otherwise specifically prescribed.

(c) Any person subject to this code may be convicted of an attempt to commit an offense although it appears on the hearing that the offense was consummated.

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 48-3002 48-3002 - Principals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3002.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3003 48-3003 - (KCMJ Art. 78) Accessory after the fact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3003.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3004 48-3004 - Conviction of lesser included offense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3004.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3005 48-3005 - (KCMJ Art. 80) Attempt to commit an offense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3005.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3006 48-3006 - (KCMJ Art. 81) Conspiracy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3006.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3007 48-3007 - (KCMJ Art. 82) Solicitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3007.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3008 48-3008 - (KCMJ Art. 104a) Fraudulent enlistment, appointment or separation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3008.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3009 48-3009 - (KCMJ Art. 104b) Unlawful enlistment, appointment or separation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3009.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3010 48-3010 - (KCMJ Art. 85) Desertion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3010.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3011 48-3011 - (KCMJ Art. 86) Absence without leave.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3011.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3012 48-3012 - (KCMJ Art. 87) Missing movement; jumping from vessel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3012.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3013 48-3013 - (KCMJ Art. 88) Contempt toward officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3013.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3014 48-3014 - (KCMJ Art. 89a) Disrespect toward superior commissioned officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3014.md)
- [K.S.A. § 48-3015 48-3015 - (KCMJ Art. 89b) Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C48_A30_S48-3015.md)

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