The crime of attempt requires the _________ that,if carried out,would have resulted in the commission of the substantive crime.

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Attempt requires a specific intent to commit an act that, if carried out, would have resulted in the commission of the substantive crime. This means that the individual must have a deliberate intention to commit the crime and take a substantial step towards actually committing it. Both general intent (which is merely the intent to perform an act without the specific intent to achieve a particular outcome) and specific intent to aid and abet (which involves intending to help someone else commit a crime) are not sufficient for the crime of attempt. General hopes of initiating a criminal act are not a recognized legal concept.

The Crime of Attempt Requires the _________ That,if Carried Out,would