agree Crimes of Omission and Preliminary Crimes Whereas most crimes occur as a result of a person violating a law, there are other crimes that arise from the failure to act. These acts are called crimes of omission. The denition of a crime of omission is when he or she fails to perform an act required by a criminal law, if he or she is physically able to perform the required act. The Case of the Drowning Girl Allen, Betty, Chin. and Doris see Jill drowning in a lake, but none of them takes steps to save her. Allen is the girl's father. Betty deliberately pushed the girl into the lake by shoving Chin against Jill. Doris, a medal-winning swimmer, just stands and watches. 1. Would any of the four be criminally liable for J ill's drowning? If so, explain who and why. Betty would be responsible for the drowing because she shoved Chin adainst Jill. However, all of them seen it happen. 2. Should any of them be liable? Explain your answer in detail. Yes They all should because none of them decided to do anything to help her. 3. Is this crime of omission? Explain. Yes, the crime would be simple assault since it was done intentionally. Preliminary Crimes are certain types of behaviors which take place before a crime has been committed. Although the crime yet occurred or carried out, these offenses are still considered complete crimes in themselves. Your book lists diree types of preliminary crimes on page 100. 4. List and explain the three types of preliminary crimes below: a. b. Problem 8.3 Examine the following situation and decide whether any of the individuals involved would be guilty of the crime of attempt. a. Howard, a bank teller, gures out a foolproof method of stealing money from the bank. It takes him some time to get up the nerve to steal any money. Finally. he makes up his mind and tells his girlfriend, Donna, that tomorrow he will steal the money. Donna goes to the police. and Howard is arrested an hour later. Is Howard guilty of the crime of attempt? Explain why or why not. b. Gilbert, an accomplished thief, is caught while trying to pick Lewis's pocket. He pleads not guilty and says he can't possibly be convicted, because Lewis didn't have a penny on him. Is Gilbert guilty of the crime of attempt? Explain why or why not. c. Rita and Anwar decide to rob a liquor store. They meet at a pub (bar) and talk over their plans. Rita leaves to buy a revolver, and Anwar leaves to steal a car for use in their getaway. Rita is arrested as she walks out of the gun shop with her new revolver. Anwar is arrested while trying to hot-wire a car. Are Rita and Anwar guilty of the crime of attempt? Explain why or why not for each of them. d. Amy decides to burn down her store to collect the insurance money. She spreads gasoline around the building. She is arrested while leaving the store to get a book of matches. Is Amy guilty of the crime of attempt? Explain why or why not