An immediate relationship must always exist between the act and the actor's intent for a crime to occur.

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While intention is an important element in determining whether an act constitutes a crime, simply intending to commit a crime without actually carrying out the act can also be criminalized in some cases (e.g. attempted murder or conspiracy to commit a crime). In addition, some crimes do not require a specific intent, but rather only the act itself (e.g. speeding or possession of illegal drugs). Therefore, an immediate relationship between act and intent is not always necessary for a crime to occur.

An Immediate Relationship Must Always Exist Between the Act and the Actor's