W. Va. Code § 62-3-18

Current through 2024 First Special Session

Section 62-3-18 - Conviction of attempt on trial for felony; effect of general verdict of not guilty

On an indictment for felony, the jury may find the accused not guilty of the felony, but guilty of an attempt to commit such felony; and a general verdict of not guilty upon such indictment shall be a bar to a subsequent prosecution for an attempt to commit such felony.