Specific intent crimes

Question 1

First degree murder

Answer 1

A deliberate and premeditated murder, or a killing that results during the commission of an inherently dangerous felony.

Question 2

Conspiracy (CL)

Answer 2

An agreement between 2+ people to commit an unlawful act.

Question 3

Conspiracy (modern)

Answer 3

An agreement between 2+ people to commit an unlawful act, and there must be an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.

Question 4

Attempt

Answer 4

Requires a specific intent to commit a particular criminal act and a substantial step towards perpetrating the crime.

Question 5

Solicitation

Answer 5

Occurs when an individual intentionally invites, requests, or commands another person to commit a crime.

Question 6

Assault w/ attempt to commit battery

Answer 6

If a defendant has taken a substantial step toward completing a battery but fails, he will be guilty of assault.

Question 7

Larceny

Answer 7

Taking another person’s property w/o his consent and w/ the intent to deprive him of it permanently.

Question 8

Embezzlement

Answer 8

Occurs when a defendant converts the victim’s property to his own use.

Question 9

Burglary

Answer 9

Breaking and entering the dwelling of another at night w/ the specific intent to commit a felony once inside.

Question 10

Robbery

Answer 10

Taking another person’s property w/o his consent and w/ the intent to deprive him of it permanently, and the taking occurs from the victim’s person or in his presence either by violence or putting the victim in fear of imminent harm.