(A) A person commits an attempt when, with intent to commit a specific offense, he or she does any act which constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of that offense.
(B) It shall not be a defense to a charge of attempt that because of a misapprehension of the circumstances it would have been impossible for the accused to commit the offense attempted.
(C) A person convicted of an attempt may be fined not to exceed the maximum provided for the offense attempted.
(ILCS Chapter 720, Act 5, § 8-4) (1981 Code, § 42.08, 8-4)