Overview + General Info

Question 1

in what two common situations will states have jurisdiction over a crime?

Answer 1

1) any act constituting an element of the offense was committed in the state
2) an act outside of the state caused a result in the state

Question 2

what two inchoate crimes must merge with the completed crime (can’t be charged as a separate offense)?

Answer 2

solicitation and attempt

Question 3

which inchoate crime does NOT merge with the completed offense?

Answer 3

conspiracy