Solicitation

Question 1

Elements of Solicitation [MPC § 5.02]

Answer 1

D is guilty of solicitation if he…

(1) Promotes/facilities the commission of the crime
(2) Encourages/requests help from another person to…
(a) Commit the crime
(b) Attempt to commit the crime, or
(c) Establish complicity in the crime

Note: crime of solicitation is complete upon request

Question 2

Merger of Offenses [Attempt and Solicitation]

Answer 2

Attempt and Solicitation merge into one crime under both CL and MPC