Mark carefully plots a course of action to embezzle $100,000 from his employer, Sue.He is fired before he ever gets a chance to put the plan in action.In cleaning out his desk, Sue finds his plans.Mark is:

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Mark is not guilty because he did not act on his plan. In criminal law, both intent (mens rea) and action (actus reus) are required to constitute a crime. Since Mark did not take any action to execute his plan, he is not guilty of a crime.

Mark Carefully Plots a Course of Action to Embezzle $100,000