Commuting Each Way and Regularly Falls Asleep During This Time

question 63

Multiple Choice

Commuting each way and regularly falls asleep during this time. One day on his way home from work the train was particularly packed and someone sat in the seat next to him. Sammy fell asleep as usual and the woman sitting next to him took the opportunity to reach into his large front jacket pockets to look for items of value. She had hoped to find some cash or at least items to take to the pawnshop but found the pockets were empty. Should the woman be liable for the attempted offense?

• A) Yes, factual impossibility is not a defense.
• B) Yes, legal impossibility is not a defense.
• C) No, factual impossibility is a complete defense.
• D) No, legal impossibility is a complete defense.

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