Essential Elements of Crime

Question 1

What are the specific intent crimes under Federal Law?

Answer 1

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Solicitation
Conspiracy
Attempt
First Degree Murder
Assault
Larceny
Embezzlement
False pretenses
Robbery
Burglary
Forgery

Question 2

How do those differ under Kansas law?

Answer 2

In Kansas, second degree murder CAN be a specific intent crime, while robbery IS NOT a specific intent offense.

Question 3

Mental State: how does Kansas deal with the MPC analysis of fault?

Answer 3

KS uses the states of mind intentionally, knowingly, and recklessly, which correspond to the MPC definitions.

Question 4

In Kansas, if a crime requires a state of mind of “intentionally” or “with intent” it is what kind of intent?

Answer 4

Specific intent

Question 5

If a crime requires a state of mind of “with knowledge” or “knowingly” what kind of intent does it require?

Answer 5

General intent

Question 6

In KS, if the definition of ac rime does not prescribe a culpable mental state, which mental state is required?

Answer 6

Minimum state of mind of recklessness is required.