Attempt & Conspiracy

Question 1

Incomplete attempt

Answer 1

Actor does some of the acts they set out to do, but then desist or are prevented from continuing by extraneous factor (police)

Question 2

Complete attempt

Answer 2

Actor does every act planned, but is unsuccessful in producing the intended result (ex; shooting but missing)

Question 3

Requirements for attempt

Answer 3

Specific intent or purpose

Knowledge, acting recklessly or negligently NOT enough

Question 4

Felony murder and attempt

Answer 4

Not a crime because felony murder requires no specific intent, whereas attempt does

Question 5

Show to stop consipracy

Answer 5

Communicate abandonment or communicate with law enforcement the existence of conspiracy

Question 6

Can you be charged with attempt if backed out of conspiracy?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Requirements of conspiracy (2)

Answer 7

1. Overt act (only one conspirator needs to commit)

2. Mental state (agree to promote or facilitate criminal act)

Question 8

How to bring in several people when charging attempt

Answer 8

Use theory of accomplice liability

Question 9

What is easier to charge, attempt or conspiracy?

Answer 9

Conspiracy

Question 10

Accomplice Liability

mens rea?

Answer 10

Assists in the commission of a criminal offense by

1) Agreeing to assist and/or
2) Actually aiding in the offense

Purposely