Solicitation

Question 1

common law mens rea

Answer 1

1. intent to perform the acts constituting the solicitation

2. intent for the person they are soliciting to commit the crime

Question 2

common law actus reus

Answer 2

invites, asks, induces, entices, requests another to commit a crime

Question 3

MPC mens rea

Answer 3

1. acts with purpose to promote or facilitate the comission of the crime
   - broader than common law
   - includes asking soemone to do ANY act that would make them complicit in the crime, not confined to asking them to do the crime or attempt

communication does not have to reach solicitee

Question 4

renunciation?

Answer 4

mpc only

Question 5

merger

Answer 5

solicitation merges with crime or attempted crime if the person being solicited agrees, does or attempts to commit the crime CL and MPC?