Reference no: EM133810452

Question

A defendant walks into a liquor store with a loaded gun hidden in his coat pocket. He approaches the proprietor who is standing behind the cashier's counter. The defendant pulls out the gun, points it at the proprietor, and demands the money from the cash register. The proprietor hands over the money to the defendant. After fleeing the store, the defendant is arrested in the parking lot as he is trying to make his getaway. The defendant is charged with attempted robbery.(B) One night a defendant decided to set fire to his own home, intending to collect the insurance proceeds. He put together an explosive device and lit the fuse that was supposed to detonate after a ten-minute interval. After lighting the fuse, the defendant left the dwelling and drove to a local bar. Unknown to the defendant, the fuse became disjointed and did not trigger the explosive device. In fact, none of the structure was burned or damaged. When the defendant carried out his plan, he believed that setting fire to one's home constituted arson. The defendant is charged with attempted arson.(C) A defendant was having a heated argument with her husband after learning of his infidelity. As the argument heated up, the defendant pulled a gun from her purse and threatened his life. When her husband attempted to grab the gun, the defendant placed the gun at the husband's head and pulled the trigger twice. Unknown to the defendant, the gun was not loaded and the husband was not injured. The defendant is charged with attempted murder.(D) A defendant invited a female acquaintance to his home for dinner. Following dinner, the defendant and his guest began kissing and caressing each other. When the defendant suggested they go to his bedroom, the woman objected. The defendant then pulled down his pants and tried to engage in intercourse with her. Because he was impotent, the defendant was unable to. The defendant is charged with attempted rape.