substantial step

Idioma: es

📖 Definiciones

Paso significativo; Acto sustancial

EN: A significant or important action, movement, or stage in a process that brings one closer to a goal or a result.; An act that goes beyond mere preparation and demonstrates a clear intent to commit a crime, often used to establish criminal liability for an attempt.

💬 Ejemplos

The arrests mark a substantial step in disrupting illicit networks operating within the country.

Los arrestos marcan un paso significativo en la desarticulación de las redes ilícitas que operan en el país.
The prosecution must prove that the defendant took a substantial step toward committing the robbery.

La fiscalía debe demostrar que el acusado realizó un acto sustancial para cometer el robo.