The opinion of the court was delivered by
GILROY, J.A.D.
The question presented is whether a defendant charged with attempted sexual assault may be found guilty under N.J.S.A. 2C:5-1a(1), where the defendant is arrested before completing the act, which would have constituted the underlying crime. We hold that he may not be found guilty under that section of the criminal attempt statute. We also hold that under those facts, if the defendant has taken...
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