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To: Leaning Right

“Attempted fraud is a crime in every U.S. jurisdiction, and under federal law it carries the same maximum penalties as completed fraud.”

https://legalclarity.org/is-attempted-fraud-a-crime-what-you-need-to-know/


3 posted on 05/19/2026 5:15:02 AM PDT by Brian Griffin (Ask your Congressman to tax tariff refunds at 100% & > ~$350 to each insured vehicle owner 4 gas)
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To: Brian Griffin

I feel like all laws where there was an attempt but you failed should carry the same penalty. Just because you are bad at something or just lucky should not be rewarded.

I do remember a case in Maryland though where a person was convicted of attempted manslaughter but they realized after the fact that it is not a legal possibility based on the definition of manslaughter. Manslaughter is the unintentional taking of a life so you cannot attempt to do it. Can’t find the reference but it was quite embarrassing for all involved.


4 posted on 05/19/2026 6:22:59 AM PDT by gunnut
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