Inchoate Offenses: Understanding Attempts, Conspiracy, and Solicitation

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Failure to complete the target crime

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Intent to commit the target crime

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Substantial steps taken towards committing the target crime

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Completion of the crime

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Intention to commit the crime

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Acts in furtherance of the crime

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Proximity to the intended victim

Question 3

Which type of inchoate offense requires an agreement between two or more people?

Accepted Answer

Conspiracy

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Attempt

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Solicitation

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Preparation

Question 4

What constitutes theactus reus of conspiracy?

Accepted Answer

The agreement to commit the crime

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The commission of the intended crime

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The preparation for the crime

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The abandonment of the crime

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of preparation for a crime?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawing from the plan

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Gathering materials

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Conducting surveillance

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Recruiting accomplices

Question 6

What is the key difference between a direct and an indirect attempt?

Accepted Answer

A direct attempt involves acting directly to commit the crime, while an indirect attempt involves acting through another person.

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An indirect attempt involves acting directly to commit the crime, while a direct attempt involves acting through another person.

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A direct attempt requires a specific intent to commit the crime, while an indirect attempt does not.

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An indirect attempt requires a specific intent to commit the crime, while a direct attempt does not.

Question 7

What constitutes theactus reus of solicitation?

Accepted Answer

The request to commit the crime

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The commission of the intended crime

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The preparation for the crime

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The abandonment of the crime

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a form of incitement?

Accepted Answer

Providing someone with the materials to commit a crime

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Encouraging someone to commit a crime

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Threatening someone to commit a crime

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Offering someone a reward to commit a crime

Question 9

Which element of attempt is absent?

Accepted Answer

Completion of the intended offense

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Intent to commit the substantive offense

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Substantial step towards committing the offense

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Legal impossibility of completing the substantive offense

Question 10

Which element of solicitation is not required?

Accepted Answer

Completion of the crime

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Request or encouragement to commit a crime

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Specific intent to commit the crime

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Acceptance of the request

Question 11

Why are inchoate offenses considered preparatory crimes?

Accepted Answer

They do not require the completion of the intended offense

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They are punished more severely than completed offenses

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They are more difficult to prove than completed offenses

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They are typically committed by juveniles

Question 12

What is a key distinction between attempt and preparation?

Accepted Answer

Attempt requires a substantial step towards committing the offense, while preparation does not

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Preparation requires a specific intent to commit the offense, while attempt does not

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Attempt is only punishable if the intended offense is completed, while preparation is punishable regardless

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Preparation is considered a more serious offense than attempt

Question 13

Which theory of attempt emphasizes the actor's intent?

Accepted Answer

Subjective theory

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Objective theory

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Hybrid theory

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Unitary theory

Question 14

Which defense to conspiracy involves withdrawing from the agreement?

Accepted Answer

Renunciation

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Abandonment

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Frustration of purpose

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Impossibility

Question 15

How do inchoate offenses differ from completed offenses?

Accepted Answer

They are punishable even if the intended offense is not completed

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They do not require the causation of harm

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They are more difficult to prove than completed offenses

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They are only committed by minors

Question 16

Solicitation differs from attempt in that:

Accepted Answer

It requires a request rather than an act

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It requires completion of the intended crime

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It requires an overt act in furtherance

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It requires an agreement between parties

Question 17

Inchoate offenses are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Not requiring completion of the intended crime

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Only being recognized in common law systems

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Requiring a high level of intent

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Being punished more severely than completed offenses

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an overt act in furtherance of a conspiracy?

Accepted Answer

Meeting to plan the crime

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Withdrawing from the conspiracy

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Intending to commit the crime

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Completion of the intended crime

Question 19

Which of the following is **not** a consequence of solicitation?

Accepted Answer

Automatic completion of the intended crime

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Withdrawal from the solicitation

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Punishment for the solicitation itself

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Liability for the intended crime

Question 20

Which of the following is the most serious inchoate offense?

Accepted Answer

Solicitation of murder

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Facilitation of money laundering

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Attempt to commit theft

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Conspiracy to commit fraud

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a general element of an attempt crime?

Accepted Answer

Completion of the intended offense

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Failure to complete the intended offense

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Actus reus that goes beyond mere preparation

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Intent to commit the offense

Question 22

The 'last act' test for attempt is often criticized for being too strict. Which alternative test is more commonly used in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The 'substantial step' test

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The 'dangerous proximity' test

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The 'imminent danger' test

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The 'nearness to completion' test

Question 23

What is the main difference between conspiracy and incitement?

Accepted Answer

Conspiracy requires an agreement to commit the crime, while incitement requires persuading another person to commit the crime.

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Conspiracy is a more serious offense than incitement.

Question 24

The 'actus reus' of conspiracy is typically satisfied by:

Accepted Answer

An agreement between two or more people to commit the offense.

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An overt act in furtherance of the agreement.

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The completion of the intended offense.

Question 25

Which of the following is a valid defense to a charge of conspiracy?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal from the conspiracy before the offense is committed.

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Lack of intent to commit the offense.

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Lack of knowledge of the agreement.

Question 26

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the 'mens rea' of incitement?

Accepted Answer

The defendant must intend to persuade another person to commit the offense.

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The defendant must be aware that the other person will likely commit the offense.

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The defendant must intend to commit the offense themselves.

Question 27

A person who encourages another to commit a crime but does not directly participate in the actus reus is likely to be charged with:

Accepted Answer

Incitement

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Aiding and abetting

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Conspiracy

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Attempt

Question 28

The 'impossibility' defense can be raised in cases of:

Accepted Answer

Attempt

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Incitement

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Conspiracy

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All of the above

Question 29

What is the legal significance of the 'Pinkerton doctrine' in relation to inchoate offenses?

Accepted Answer

It holds conspirators liable for the acts of their co-conspirators committed in furtherance of the conspiracy.

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It establishes the 'substantial step' test for attempt.

Question 30

Which of the following is a key consideration in determining whether an act is merely preparatory or constitutes an attempt?

Accepted Answer

The proximity of the defendant's actions to the intended crime.

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The defendant's motive for committing the crime.

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The defendant's criminal history.