A State Statute Makes It a Crime "To Endeavor to Pass

question 67

Essay

A state statute makes it a crime "to endeavor to pass a forged document as a genuine document in exchange for something of value." Would a defendant who offered a forged check in exchange for merchandise be guilty of a criminal attempt? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Mons Pubis

The rounded mass of fatty tissue lying over the joint of the pubic bones, especially prominent in women.

Labia Minora

The inner folds of the vulva, situated within the labia majora, playing a protective role for the vaginal and urethral openings.

Labia Majora

The larger, outer folds of skin that enclose and protect the external female genital organs.

Vestibule

An anatomical space or chamber, such as the central part of the labyrinth of the inner ear, which plays a role in balance.