Question

Sherdon really wants to buy a new $40,000 boat, but lacks the funds with which to do so. After spending some amount of time thinking about robbing the local bank, Sherdon casually mentions these thoughts to a friend, Pat. A few weeks later Pat and Sherdon get in a dispute regarding a jointly owned property. In a fit of anger, Pat calls law enforcement and informs on Sherdon for thinking about the bank robbery. The police arrest Sherdon. Which of the following is the most likely result assuming Pat is believed by a judge and jury?

A. Sherdon should be released because he has committed no crime.
B. Sherdon should be found guilty of plotting to commit a felony.
C. Sherdon should be found guily of felony of 'guilt mind.
D. Sherdon should be found guilty of commit conspiracy.

Answer 1

Correct answer:

B. Sherdon should be found guilty of plotting to commit a felony.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the law court, there are two major point upon which most court case are judged - The intent and the action. In the case of Sherdon, for the fact that he had the intent to commit the said robbery despite not doing it is a justifiable point to get him arrested. The judge and the jury would definitely find him guilty of plotting to commit felony if they were to believe Pat statement regarding to Sherdon.