§ 331. Penalties for attempts

Whoever unsuccessfully attempts to commit an offense, shall, unless otherwise specially prescribed by this Code or other law, be punished by— (1) imprisonment for not more than 25 years, if the offense attempted is punishable by imprisonment for life; or (2) in any other case, imprisonment for not more than one-half of the maximum term, […]

§ 332. Commission of offense in attempt to commit another

Whoever attempts unsuccessfully to commit an offense and accomplishes the commission of another and different offense, whether greater or lesser in guilt, shall be punished as prescribed by law for the offense committed, notwithstanding the provisions of section 331 of this title.