Which of the following is a criminal act?

A. committing an omission such as neglecting to take care of a sick child, leading to that child's death
B. thinking about a criminal act and planning it extensively
C. writing detailed stories about imagined criminal acts and thus inspiring others to commit them
D. possessing questionable moral character, such as a morbid interest in violent crime that may lead to the commission of such acts


Answer: A

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