Riddle

Can you think of a crime that is punishable if attempted but not punishable if actually committed?

Choose an answer

A.Attempted murder
B.Treason
C.Perjury
D.Suicide
Hint: It's a word with 7 letters, starting with "S".

Answer

Suicide

Why this is the answer

Attempted suicide has historically been treated as a punishable act in some places, but a completed suicide cannot be punished because the person is deceased.

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