In most situations, a person who has formulated the intent to commit a crime, but has taken no actions in furtherance of the crime has:

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In most situations, a person who has formulated the intent to commit a crime, but has taken no actions in furtherance of the crime has: ​

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In most legal systems, merely intending to commit a crime without taking any steps towards its commission does not constitute a violation of the law. The actual commission of a crime typically requires an actus reus (a guilty act) in addition to the mens rea (a guilty mind).

In Most Situations, a Person Who Has Formulated the Intent