Any provision in this article notwithstanding, in no event shall the punishment for an attempt to commit an offense exceed the maximum punishment had the offense been committed.
Code 1950, § 18.1-20; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 18.2 - Crimes and Offenses Generally
§ 18.2-22. Conspiracy to commit felony
§ 18.2-23. Conspiring to trespass or commit larceny
§ 18.2-23.1. Completed substantive offense bars conviction for conspiracy
§ 18.2-25. Attempts to commit Class 1 felony offenses; how punished
§ 18.2-26. Attempts to commit felonies other than Class 1 felony offenses; how punished
§ 18.2-27. Attempts to commit misdemeanors; how punished