Arnold and Sam hatched a scheme to kidnap a British film star, Jude Lain, and hold him for ransom. After conducting a surveillance of Lain’s home, they decided that they would have to have inside help to disable the security system at the home. They agreed that Arnold would contact Lain’s dog walker, Ron, whom they learned was heavily in debt and frequented a local racetrack during his time off. Ron would be offered $10,000 to disconnect the security system on the night of the planned kidnapping. Shortly before Arnold was to go to the track to make contact with Ron, Sam had second thoughts about the scheme and contacted Ron. He warned Ron not to have anything to do with Arnold. Ron met with Arnold anyway and pretended to go along with his proposal. After meeting with him, Ron contacted the authorities.

Q. Arnold and Sam are charged with conspiracy in a jurisdiction that follows the common law rule for conspiracy. The most likely result will be: