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Example of a Preparatory Crime and Attempt

6 October, 2015 - 15:33

Hal manufactures a lock pick and takes it to the local coin shop, which is closed. Hal takes the lock pick out and begins to insert it into the coin shop doorknob. A security guard apprehends Hal before he is able to pick the lock. If Hal is in a jurisdiction that prohibits the manufacture of burglar’s tools, he probably could be charged with and convicted of manufacture of burglar’s tools andattempted burglary because he has committed the criminal act element required for both of these offenses.