What is one of the requirements to establish an attempt under MCL 750.92?

To establish an attempt under MCL 750.92, it is necessary to demonstrate that the individual has taken some action towards the completion of the crime. This means that there must be an overt act that goes beyond mere preparation or planning. The law recognizes that an attempt involves moving from the contemplation of a crime to engaged activity that indicates a direct effort to commit the offense.

The requirement focuses on the intention to commit a crime combined with actions that reflect that intention, which is foundational to the legal notion of criminal attempt. This standard helps ensure that individuals who merely think about committing a crime, or who have vague or abstract plans, do not fall under the same liability as those who have taken concrete steps toward committing the offense.