A statute that targets dangerous persons is likely to require a less substantial step toward the completion of a crime than a statute that targets dangerous conduct.

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A statute that targets dangerous persons focuses on preventing individuals who are likely to commit a crime in the future, and therefore may require less substantial steps towards the completion of a crime (such as planning or preparing). On the other hand, a statute that targets dangerous conduct focuses on preventing specific behaviors that are dangerous or harmful, and may require more substantial steps towards completing that conduct before criminal liability attaches.

A Statute That Targets Dangerous Persons Is Likely to Require