Inchoate Crimes

Question 1

Criminal attempt is an act that…

Answer 1

although done with the intention of committing a crime, falls short of completing that crime.

Question 2

To be guilty of attempt, the defendant must have the intent to…

Answer 2

perform an act and obtain a result that, if achieved, would constitute a crime. (Attempt always requires specific intent)

Question 3

To be guilty of attempt, the defendant must have committed an act…

Answer 3

beyond mere preparation for the offense.

Question 4

At common law, once a conspiracy has been entered into, each conspirator, by virtue of his participation in the conspiracy, may be charged with…

Answer 4

“aiding and abetting” the commission of crimes by his co-conspirators, and therefore may be liable for those crimes as an accomplice.

Question 5

Each conspirator may be liable for the _________ _________ crimes of all other co-conspirators that were ________ in ________ of the ________.

Answer 5

reasonably foreseeable

committed in furtherance of the conspiracy