Walt planned to go on a crime spree breaking into cars late at night. In furtherance of his plan, he bought a crowbar to break into the cars and dark clothes to wear. The day of his planned crime spree, Walt had a change of heart and decided not to break into any cars. He also returned the items he purchased. As a result, Walt has a legitimate defense to a charge of attempted burglary.

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Walt's change of heart and returning of the items shows that he did not have the intent to commit the crime of burglary. He took affirmative steps to cancel his plan, and therefore has a legitimate defense to a charge of attempted burglary.

Walt Planned to Go on a Crime Spree Breaking into Cars