Some jurisdictions have laws providing that it is a defense to the crime of ________ if the defendant voluntarily abandons its completion

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The defense of voluntary abandonment typically applies to attempted crimes, where the defendant takes substantial steps towards committing the crime but then voluntarily decides to abandon the effort. It does not typically apply to completed crimes such as perjury or rape.

Some Jurisdictions Have Laws Providing That It Is a Defense