Article 28 Attempt
1. Whoever intentionally takes action toward the commission of an offense but the action is not completed or the elements of the intended offense are not fulfilled, is considered that he or she has attempted to commit a criminal offense.
2. An attempt to commit a criminal offense for which a punishment of three or more years may be imposed shall be punishable. An attempt to commit any other criminal offense shall be punishable only if expressly provided for by law.
3.A person who attempts to commit a criminal offense shall be punished as if he or she committed the criminal offense, however, the punishment may be reduced.
3. In accordance with this Statute, a person shall be criminally responsible and liable for punishment for a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court if that person:
(f) Attempts to commit such a crime by taking action that commences its execution by means of a substantial step, but the crime does not occur because of circumstances independent of the person's intentions. However, a person who abandons the effort to commit the crime or otherwise prevents the completion of the crime shall not be liable for punishment under this Statute for the attempt to commit that crime if that person completely and voluntarily gave up the criminal purpose.