Sherdon really wants to buy a new $40,000 boat, but lacks the funds with which to do so. After spending some amount of time thinking about robbing the local bank, Sherdon casually mentions these thoughts to a friend, Pat. A few weeks later Pat and Sherdon get in a dispute regarding a jointly owned property. In a fit of anger, Pat calls law enforcement and informs on Sherdon for thinking about the bank robbery. The police arrest Sherdon. Which of the following is the most likely result assuming Pat is believed by a judge and jury? A. Sherdon should be released because he has committed no crime.
B. Sherdon should be found guilty of plotting to commit a felony.
C. Sherdon should be found guily of felony of 'guilt mind.
D. Sherdon should be found guilty of commit conspiracy.

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?