Sherdon Really Wants to Buy a New $40,000 Boat,but Lacks

question 56

Multiple Choice

Sherdon really wants to buy a new $40,000 boat,but lacks the funds with which to do so.He spends some amount of time thinking about robbing the local bank.He casually mentions to his wife,Pearl,that he has such thoughts.A few weeks later Pearl leaves Sherdon for the local mail carrier.Pearl and Sherdon get in a dispute regarding splitting up their property.In a fit of anger,Pearl calls law enforcement and informs on Sherdon for thinking about the bank robbery.The police arrest Sherdon.Which of the following is the most likely result assuming Pearl is believed by a judge and jury?

• A) Sherdon should be released because he has committed no crime.
• B) Sherdon should be found guilty of plotting to commit a felony.
• C) Sherdon should be found guilty of conspiracy.
• D) Sherdon should be found guilty of the misdemeanor offense of "wrongful contemplation."

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