162Alternative verdict of attempt on trial for any indictable offence

#### 162 Alternative verdict of attempt on trial for any indictable offence 162 Alternative verdict of attempt on trial for any indictable offence > If, on the trial of a person for any indictable offence, the jury is not satisfied that the person is guilty of the offence, but is satisfied that he or she is guilty of— > > > (a) an attempt to commit the offence, or > > > (b) an assault with intent to commit the offence, > > it may acquit the person of the offence charged and find the person guilty of the attempt or assault, and the person is liable to punishment accordingly. > > **s 162:** Renumbered 2001 No 119, Sch 1 \[74\].