Attempt crimes only apply to which type of crimes?

In the context of criminal law, attempt crimes are categorized under specific intent crimes. Specific intent crimes require the perpetrator to have a particular purpose or objective in committing the crime, beyond just the intention to perform an act that constitutes the crime. To be found guilty of an attempt, it must be proven that the individual had the intent to commit the crime and took substantial steps toward carrying it out, but ultimately did not complete the crime.

This differentiates specific intent crimes from general intent crimes, where the focus is more on the individual's intention to perform the act itself rather than achieving a specific result. Therefore, it is not appropriate to categorize attempt crimes under general intent crimes since the essence of an attempt requires that specific intent to achieve the outcome associated with the crime.

Attempt crimes can also apply more broadly to various types of offenses, but the key aspect that defines an attempt is the necessity of the individual's specific intent to commit the underlying crime.