Why Is It More Difficult to Prove Mens Rea in an Attempted

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why is it more difficult to prove mens rea in an attempted crime?

• A)Attempt is not a completed crime.
• B)Attempt is not really a crime.
• C)Attempt is only a Class C offense.
• D)None of the above

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