No, the mere preparation to commit a crime is not sufficient to constitute the an attempt of the crime. To be guilty of attempt, a person must act with purpose. There are no negligent attempts. A vague recollection or inability to recall events could defeat an attempt charge for lack of purpose. A failure for a condition to occur however will not invalidate an attempt charge merely because the condition never occurred.
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