Jack goes to a party at his friend Jill's apartment. Over the course of the evening he becomes highly intoxicated. About 2 a.m. the party winds downs and Jack decides to go home. He goes to the apartment parking lot and enters his car

However, before he can place the keys in the ignition, he passes out. An hour later a police officer finds Jack asleep in the front seat of the car. Jack is arrested. Jack can properly be charged and convicted of:
A) criminal attempt (deadly conduct).
B) criminal attempt (driving while intoxicated).
C) criminal attempt (disorderly conduct).
D) none of the above because his conduct does not go beyond mere preparation to commit an offense.


D

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