Chapter 4 Reading Review- Inchoate Crimes

Front

Identify when conduct has crossed the line between thinking about committing a crime and attempting to commit a crime.

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When a person takes a substantial step towards committing the crime.

Front

Explain the function and need of corroborating evidence in solicitation prosecutions.

Back

To confirm the suspect's intent to commit a crime

Front

Explain when, if ever, impossibility of committing the completed crime is a defense to a charge of attempt.

Back

When the crime is legally impossible to complete

Front

What is the traditional view of conspiracy known as? Options: Unilateral approach, Bilateral approach, Multilateral approach, Singular approach

Back

Bilateral approach

Front

According to the Model Penal Code, when is proof of an overt act required for conspiracy?

Back

Unless the crime is a felony of the first or second degree

Front

Which federal statute requires proof of an overt act in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy? Options: 21 U.S.C.A. § 846, 18 U.S.C. § 371, 18 U.S.C. § 846, 21 U.S.C.A. § 371

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18 U.S.C. § 371

Front

What does 21 U.S.C.A. § 846 require for a conspiracy to violate federal drug laws?

Back

No requirement of proof of an overt act

Front

What is the most frequently charged of the three preliminary crimes?

Back

Attempt

Front

What must the prosecution show to charge someone with an attempt crime?

Back

An overt act or acts

Front

Which test is most commonly used by states to define the act requirement in attempt crimes?

Back

Substantial step test