Joe is walking down the street. Bill, a pickpocket, reaches into the left rear pocket of Joe's pants and starts to remove his wallet. Joe feels it, grabs his pocket to prevent the theft, twists Bill's arm and apprehends him for the police
Under common law: a. theft is complete and Bill can properly be charged with larceny.
b. because the theft did not take place, no crime could be charged.
c. because the asportation element was not satisfied, only an attempt could be charged.
d. unless asportation is completed, no crime occurred.
c
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