inchoate crimes Flashcards

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1
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conspiracy

A

explicit or inferred agreement to commit a felony

mens rea = specific intent

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2
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Is overt act required in VA?

A

no

the agreement itself completes the crime

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3
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How many conspirators are required to form a conspiracy in VA?

A

takes 2 to tango

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4
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wharton rule

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when substantive offense requires agreement of 2 ppl, D cannot be separately punished for conspiracy

EX: simple buy-sell drug deal

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5
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pinkerton doctrine

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all co-conspirators = agents of each other

liable for any subsequent crimes committed by co-conspirators if committed
- during or in furtherance of conspiracy
- reasonably foreseeable under
circumstances

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6
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withdrawal in VA

A

conspirators are guilty of conspiracy once they agree

limit pinkerton liability by communicating with co-conspirators

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7
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attempts

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mens rea = specific intent

direct substantial act towards commission

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8
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is impossibility a defense for attempts?

A

no

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