Mark and Jack work as clerks at the New Bank of North America.They plan to rob the bank and manage to get its floor plans.They study the security arrangements and movements of the security personnel of the bank.They even get weapons in case force is required to rob the bank.The police,however,get information about the plan and arrest Mark and Jack before the robbery occurs.Mark and Jack have committed which of the following crimes?

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Mark and Jack have committed criminal conspiracy, as they planned and took steps towards committing a crime (bank robbery), even though the actual crime did not occur. Extortion involves coercing someone to give up property or money, money laundering involves concealing the source of illegally obtained funds, and larceny involves stealing property without planning and coordination with others. None of these apply to the scenario described.

Mark and Jack Work as Clerks at the New Bank