For a crime to be committed, the prosecutor must be able to prove a criminal intent and an overt act to carry out that intent. Jack and Mary agreed to rob a series of banks. Prior to beginning their bank robbery spree, they were arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy. What act did Jack and Mary do that justifies a finding that they committed a crime

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Laurel Valenzuela

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6 January, 07:08

For a crime to be committed, the prosecutor must be able to prove a criminal intent and an overt act to carry out that intent. Jack and Mary agreed to rob a series of banks. Prior to beginning their bank robbery spree, they were arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy. What act did Jack and Mary do that justifies a finding that they committed a crime

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Jovanni Avery · Answer 1

What act did Jack and Mary do that justifies a finding that they committed a crime?

The crimes they committed were the Intention and overt act to commit the crime.

Explanation:

From the question it can be inferred that a prosecutor must be able to prove a criminal intent and an overt act to commit the crime before the alleged criminals will be found guilty as charged in the alleged crime.