Question

Frank and Joe agree that they will break into and steal money and goods from the Local Liquor Store on Sunday at 3:00 a.m. Frank buys some tools to force open the back door. Before they actually break into the store, however, the police catch them. Frank and Joe can be charged with which of the following crimes?
a. Embezzlement
b. Conspiracy
c. Grand larceny
d. Arson

Answer 1

Answer:

Frank and Joe can be charged with the crime of conspiracy.

Option: (B)

Explanation:

• The act of planning to do something the would result in a negative consequence for someone or something is referred to as conspiracy.
• Conspiring to carry out an operation is considered to be a crime because it involves wrongdoing that is capable of causing physical or financial damage to someone.
• Hence, the act of conspiring to do wrong is a crime and is punishable by law.