> The prosecution will have to prove the intent to commit a crime. Friendly amendment: Generally, the prosecution must prove only the intent to take the action

> The prosecution will have to prove the intent to commit a crime. Friendly amendment: Generally, the prosecution must prove only the intent to take the action that's proscribed by law (and sometimes, the intent to achieve the specific outcome of the action). Proving that the actor intended to commit a crime is usually not part of the prosecution's burden. [0] [0] https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/general-vs-specific-intent.html https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/general-vs-specific-...