Was this enough to constitute an act in criminal law

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Cindy Sengchanthong was sleeping in his vehicle when he was found by a police officer. The vehicle was sitting motionless on the shoulder of the interstate, but the key was in the ignition, the ignition was placed in the on" position, the wipers were moving, and the turn signal was flashing. When Sengchanthong's blood alcohol level was measured, it was found to be above the legal limit. He was therefore charged with being under the influence of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. Sengchanthong argued that in his unconscious state, he could not possibly have been operating the vehicle. The prosecutor contended that the fact that Sengchanthong had placed the key in the ignition was enough. Placing the key in the ignition naturally leads to a sequence of events, the outcome of which would have been to operate the vehicle while under the influence. Was this enough to constitute an act in criminal law? Explain. Sengchanthong v. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, No. SC17606 (Con- Connecticut Supreme Court)

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