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fail to steal a porch packet, but on camera, is it a crime? (www.youtube.com)

submitted 1 year ago by akira@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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these failed stealings on camera, what punishment to they receive?

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[–] cambionn@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago

If I try to stab you to death, but I fail, is it a crime?

Generally, as long as there is proof you attempted a crime, it's a crime. However, punishment is often lower than when you succeeded, if only because there are is damage done.

[–] AstralWeekends@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

If in the US, they could be charged with mail theft.