8.45 Attempted Escape (18 U.S.C. Sec. 751(a)) is a federal criminal offense in the United States that makes it a crime for someone to attempt to escape from legal custody, or from a prison, jail, or other place of confinement. The law applies to any person who has lawfully been arrested, is awaiting trial, or is serving any sentence or confinement after conviction. There are two types of 8.45 Attempted Escape (18 U.S.C. Sec. 751(a)): (1) attempted escape from legal custody, and (2) attempted escape from a prison, jail, or other place of confinement. Attempted escape from legal custody refers to any act taken by a person in custody with the intent to escape from the custody of a law enforcement officer. Attempted escape from a prison, jail, or other place of confinement refers to any act taken by a person in prison, jail, or other place of confinement with the intent to escape from the premises. The penalties for 8.45 Attempted Escape (18 U.S.C. Sec. 751(a)) depend on the type of attempted escape and the jurisdiction. Generally, attempted escape can result in a fine, imprisonment, or both.