Attempt Article 45 Attempt is beginning to carry out a deed with the intent of committing a felony or misdemeanor if the effect of such deed is stalled or failed for reasons beyond the will of the doer. The mere resolution or preparatives to commit shall not be considered an attempted felony or misdemeanor. Article 46 An attempted felony shall be liable to the following penalties unless otherwise prescribed by the law: - Permanent hard labor, if capital punishment is the penalty for the felony. - Temporary hard labor, if permanent hard labor is the penalty for the felony. - Temporary hard labor for a period not exceeding half the ceiling, legally prescribed, or imprisonment, if temporary hard labor is the penalty for the felony. - Imprisonment for a period not exceeding half the ceiling legally prescribed, or detention, if the temporary hard labor is the penalty for the felony. - Imprisonment for a period not exceeding half the ceiling legally prescribed, or detention, if imprisonment is the penalty tier the felony. Article 47 The felonies whereof the attempt is liable to punishment and also the penalty for that attempt shall be legally defined. Part 6 Criminal Agreements Article 48