incohoate Flashcards
conspiracy
agreement to commit felony
is overt act required in va?
no
how many conspirators?
two
if only one truly agrees
No conspiracy
wharton rule
when substantive offense by definition requires two people, d cannot be charged with conspiracy
if d is first charged with substantive offense
cannot be charged with underlying crime
all co-conspirators are treated as agents and
are liable for any substantive offenses committed during conspiracy, in furtherance, and froseeable
withdrawl
not a defense
withdrawl
limits liability of pinkerton
attempt
1) specific intent to commit crime
2) direct subsantial act towards commissioning
how much action necessary?
more than mere preparation
if d has specific intent to commit crime, no defense that
it was impossible to complete