Three students- Johnson, Hector, and Rajana- hate school. On Monday, they discuss a plan to commit arson and burn down their school. On Tuesday the three of them purchase kerosene and matches at their local hardware store. On Wednesday, Johnson, Hector, and Rajana load the kerosene and matches into Hectors truck and drive together to the school. They carry the kerosene and matches towards the school, pour kerosene near the school and light a match. A police officer notices them and runs over to arrest them. (a) At what point, if any, are Johnson, Hector, and Rajana guilty of the crime of conspiracy in most states?
(b) At what point, if any, are Johnson, Hector, and Rajana guilty of the crime of attempted arson?
(c) Assume that Johnson changes his mind and decides not to participate in the arson after he goes to the hardware store with Hector and Rajana to purchase the kerosene and matches. Could he be charged with any crime? If so, what crime?