Inchoate Offenses

Question 1

A conspiracy is…

Answer 1

an agreement between two or more persons, with intent to agree to commit a felony.

Question 2

If proof of an explicit agreement required for conspiracy?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Is an overt act required to establish conspiracy in Virginia?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Any statement made by a conspirator during and in furtherance of the conspiracy is admissible against…

Answer 4

all other members of the conspiracy.

Question 5

In Virginia, a defendant convicted of a completed substantive offense (may/may not) thereafter be convicted of the underlying conspiracy based on the same acts.

Answer 5

may not

Question 6

One may be convicted of both a completed offense and the underlying conspiracy in a…

Answer 6

single trial.

Question 7

Attempt is…

Answer 7

A direct act, done with the intent to commit a crime that falls short of completing the crime.

Question 8

Factual impossibility (is/is not) a defense to attempt.

Answer 8

is not

Question 9

Solicitation is…

Answer 9

commanding, entreating, or attempting to persuade another to commit a felony.