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Attempt Flashcards

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Attempt

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Specific Intent + Overt Act

Overt Act must be SUBSTANTIAL STEP in furtherance of the commission of the crime MERE PREPARATION WILL NOT SUFFICE

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Proximity Test

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Dangerously close to commission

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Defenses to Attempt

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Legal Impossibility, Abandonment (not recognized in common law)(MPC recognizes if voluntary and complete)

FACTUAL IMPOSSIBILITY NO DEFENSE

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