Inchoate Offences: Attempt, Conspiracy, Incitement - Criminal Law Quizzes

Question 1

What is NOT required to prove someone guilty of conspiracy to commit a crime?

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Taking a step towards carrying out the crime

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Agreement between two or more people

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Intention to commit a specific crime

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an element of the offence of conspiracy?

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An 'overt act' in furtherance of the conspiracy

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An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime

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Intention to commit a specific crime

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An unlawful purpose

Question 3

Identify the element that is **not** required to establish the offence of conspiracy:

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Actual completion of the agreed-upon crime

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Agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime

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Intention to commit the agreed-upon crime

Question 4

Identify the element(s) of the offence of attempt:

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Actus reus

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Mens rea

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Impossibility

Question 5

Which element is NOT essential to establish the offence of attempt?

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Impossibility of completing the full offence

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Intention to commit the full offence

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Acts that go beyond mere preparation

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of the crime of attempt?

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Completion of the actus reus

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Actus reus that goes beyond mere preparation

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Impossibility of completing the intended crime

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Intent to commit the crime

Question 7

What is a key element that must be proven for a conspiracy to exist?

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An agreement between two or more people

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Mere preparation for the intended crime

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Completion of the intended crime

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Intent to commit the crime alone

Question 8

Which of the following is considered a common law inchoate offence?

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Incitement

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Perjury

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Fraud

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Theft

Question 9

What is the required mens rea for the offence of incitement?

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Intention to incite another person to commit a crime

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Recklessness as to whether another person commits a crime

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Knowledge that another person may commit a crime

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Negligence in failing to prevent another person from committing a crime

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a recognised defence to a charge of attempt?

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Abandonment

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Impossibility

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Lack of capacity

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Self-defence

Question 11

Why is the 'overt act' requirement significant in the context of conspiracy?

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It demonstrates that the conspirators have moved beyond mere planning

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It is the only way to establish the agreement between the conspirators

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It is a necessary element for all conspiracy charges

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It is only required if the intended crime is a serious one

Question 12

Which of the following factors is likely to be considered when determining if an act constitutes an attempt?

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Proximity to the completion of the intended crime

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The availability of alternative courses of action

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The defendant's motivation for the intended crime

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The defendant's age and criminal history

Question 13

How does incitement differ from aiding and abetting?

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Incitement involves encouraging another person to commit a crime, while aiding and abetting involves assisting in the commission of a crime

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Incitement is a more serious offence than aiding and abetting

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Incitement requires a more specific intent than aiding and abetting

Question 14

What is a potential consequence of being convicted of an inchoate offence?

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A lesser sentence than if the intended crime had been completed

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Automatic disqualification from holding public office

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Mandatory imprisonment

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A more severe sentence than if the intended crime had been completed

Question 15

Under what circumstances can a person be held liable for conspiracy, even if they don't participate in the crime itself?

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If they withdraw from the conspiracy before the crime is carried out

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If the crime is not actually committed

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If their participation is minimal

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If they are unaware of the intended crime

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a required element to prove an attempted crime?

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Completion of the crime

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Coming close to completing the crime

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An act towards committing the crime (Actus reus)

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Intention to commit the crime (Mens rea)

Question 17

What is the primary requirement for a crime to be considered a conspiracy?

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An agreement between two or more people to commit a crime

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Successful completion of the planned crime

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An intention to commit a crime, even if not agreed upon with others

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One person forcing another to commit a crime

Question 18

Which inchoate offence involves encouraging someone else to commit a crime?

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Incitement

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Attempt

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Conspiracy

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Solicitation

Question 19

What is a common defence used in cases where someone is accused of an attempted crime?

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Impossibility of completing the crime

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Acting in self-defence

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Lack of mental capacity to understand the crime

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Being forced to commit the crime

Question 20

Which statement accurately reflects the nature of liability for inchoate offences?

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A person can be held liable even if the intended crime is not completed.

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Inchoate offences always carry heavier punishments than completed crimes.

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Simply preparing to commit a crime is enough to establish liability.

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Liability for inchoate offences only arises if the crime is attempted but unsuccessful.

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of an inchoate offence?

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Creating a detailed plan to rob a bank

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Taking someone's life unlawfully (Murder)

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Illegally entering a building to steal (Burglary)

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Forcibly taking someone's property (Robbery)

Question 22

Which factor is NOT typically considered when determining the punishment for an inchoate offence?

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The defendant's past criminal record

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The severity of the intended crime

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The extent of the defendant's involvement in the offence

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How likely it was that the crime would be successful

Question 23

In which scenario would a person likely NOT be held liable for conspiracy?

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They completely withdrew from the agreement before any actions were taken to commit the crime.

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They conspired with someone who was legally incapable of committing the crime.

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They conspired to commit a crime that was physically impossible to carry out.

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They only played a minor role in the conspiracy.

Question 24

What is a crucial element that must be present for an act to be considered 'incitement'?

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The encouragement to commit the crime must be communicated.

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The incited crime must be completed for incitement to be proven.

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The inciter must intend for a specific crime to be committed.

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It must be reasonably foreseeable that the crime would be committed as a result of the incitement.

Question 25

Which defence is NOT available to someone charged with preparing to commit a crime?

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Being mistaken about a fact related to the crime

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Being legally incapable of committing the intended crime

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The crime being impossible to complete

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Voluntarily abandoning the plan to commit the crime