Attempt requires:

A Completion of the crime

B Specific intent to commit the crime plus a substantial step toward its commission

C Only thinking about a crime

D A verbal threat

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Criminal attempt: (1) specific intent to commit the target offense, (2) a substantial step toward commission (beyond mere preparation) that corroborates intent.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Attempt requires:" is Option B: Specific intent to commit the crime plus a substantial step toward its commission.

The other options — A) Completion of the crime, C) Only thinking about a crime, D) A verbal threat — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: Criminal attempt: (1) specific intent to commit the target offense, (2) a substantial step toward commission (beyond mere preparation) that corroborates intent.

📚 About This BAR Exam Prep Practice Question

This 2-level BAR Exam Prep question from the Criminal Law & Procedure topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

How to use this page: Read the question above, consider all four options (A through D), then check the highlighted correct answer and explanation. For active timed practice, start a free BAR Exam Prep practice test or use flashcards for spaced repetition review.

Practice BAR Exam Prep Quizzes → Browse All Questions Study Flashcards

Attempt requires:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

📚 About This BAR Exam Prep Practice Question

Related BAR Exam Prep Questions