Whether an inmate's intercepted letter discussing introduction of contraband inside a federal prison constitutes a "substantial step" sufficient to sustain a conviction for attempt under 18 U.S.C. § 1791(a)(2), where the inmate did not have any agreements, follow up communication, or take any further action to advance the crime.

Whether an inmate's intercepted letter discussing introduction of contraband inside a federal prison constitutes a substantial step sufficient to sustain a conviction for attempt under 18 U.S.C. § 1791(a)(2), where the inmate did not have any agreements, follow-up communication, or take any further action to advance the crime