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What happens if the person solicited actually commits the crime they have been solicited to commit?
What happens if the person solicited actually commits the crime they have been solicited to commit?
Which of the following statements about solicitation and conspiracy is correct?
Which of the following statements about solicitation and conspiracy is correct?
What is true about the relationship between solicitation and criminal attempts?
What is true about the relationship between solicitation and criminal attempts?
How does the solicitation charge relate to merger doctrine?
How does the solicitation charge relate to merger doctrine?
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If a person merely attempts to commit a crime but does not solicit anyone, what is true?
If a person merely attempts to commit a crime but does not solicit anyone, what is true?
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What must a person do to be charged with solicitation of a crime?
What must a person do to be charged with solicitation of a crime?
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Which of the following describes the intent required for solicitation?
Which of the following describes the intent required for solicitation?
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What is considered the Actus Reus of solicitation?
What is considered the Actus Reus of solicitation?
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How close in proximity is solicitation usually to the completed offense?
How close in proximity is solicitation usually to the completed offense?
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Under common law, for which crimes could solicitation be charged?
Under common law, for which crimes could solicitation be charged?
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What distinguishes solicitation from mere encouragement?
What distinguishes solicitation from mere encouragement?
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Which of the following scenarios could be considered solicitation?
Which of the following scenarios could be considered solicitation?
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What is the primary concern in criminal law regarding solicitation?
What is the primary concern in criminal law regarding solicitation?
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Study Notes
Solicitation
- Solicitation occurs when someone requests, commands, or entices another person to commit a crime.
- Mere encouragement is not enough for solicitation to occur.
- Solicitation is justified by the increased danger of multiple people operating in secrecy.
- A person can be held responsible for solicitation even if the person they solicit refuses to commit the crime.
- Solicitation is a specific intent crime, requiring a specific intent to commit a particular crime.
- The actus reus of solicitation is the act of soliciting itself, which is typically verbal but can also be through conduct.
- Solicitation is considered a predatory act and can be far removed from the target offense in terms of proximity.
- At common law, solicitation could be charged for any crime.
- Modern statutes often limit solicitation to certain specified felonies.
- If the person solicited commits the crime, the person who solicited them may also be found guilty of the target offense.
- If the person solicited attempts to commit the crime, the person who solicited them may also be found guilty of criminal attempt.
- The act of solicitation merges into the crime of conspiracy if there is an agreement to commit the crime.
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Description
This quiz covers the key concepts of solicitation in criminal law, highlighting the requirements for solicitation to occur, its specific intent nature, and the implications of soliciting someone to commit a crime. Understand how solicitation differs from mere encouragement and the legal consequences that follow.
