It is not necessary that some person be harmed for an act to be considered a crime.

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Many crimes, such as attempted murder or conspiracy to commit a crime, do not require an actual harm to occur in order for the act to be considered a crime. Additionally, there are many crimes that are considered victimless crimes, such as drug offenses or prostitution, where harm may not be immediately evident, but are still considered criminal acts.

It Is Not Necessary That Some Person Be Harmed for an Act