Question

A felon intending to rob a market waited outside until there were no customers. When he saw that the market was empty, he went inside and walked up to the counter with his hand in his jacket pocket to simulate a gun. Before the clerk could turn around to see what the felon wanted, another customer entered the market, startling the felon, who turned and ran out the door. Should the felon be found guilty on a charge of attempted robbery

Answer 1

Answer:

The felon should be found guilty on a charge of attempted robbery.

Explanation:

• Even if the felon could not successfully attempt a robbery, he had been there with all the preparation and intent to rob the store.
• The equipped intent of the felon alone makes him fall into the category of criminals ignoring the fact that his intent remained unsuccessful.
• The felon should be found guilty and punished for the reason that he doesn't attempt to commit the same crime again.