Which of the following could be classified as an attempt to commit a crime?

Taking significant preparation steps towards committing a burglary qualifies as an attempt to commit a crime because it demonstrates a clear intention and tangible progress towards carrying out the criminal act. In criminal law, particularly in Georgia, the concept of attempt is established on the grounds that there must be an overt act taken that goes beyond mere preparation and shows that the individual has moved from planning to action. Significant preparation indicates that the individual has committed to the crime and is making concrete steps to execute it, such as gathering tools or scouting the target location.

In contrast, thoughts about committing theft, planning an assault without further action, and discussing a crime without any concrete steps do not meet the necessary legal threshold for an attempt because they lack the requisite action or significant progress towards committing the crime. These scenarios reflect an intention to commit a crime but do not constitute an attempt under the law since there is no direct movement towards executing the crime.