In general, if an offender abandons his attempt to commit a crime, he should be cleared of any wrongdoing.

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Abandoning an attempt to commit a crime does not always absolve the offender of any wrongdoing. In some cases, the act of attempting to commit a crime can itself be a criminal offense, regardless of whether or not the attempt was successful. Additionally, some jurisdictions have laws that allow for prosecution of an attempted crime even if the offender ultimately abandons the attempt.

In General, If an Offender Abandons His Attempt to Commit