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What is an inchoate crime?
What is an inchoate crime?
- A crime that has been initiated but has not yet been fully executed (correct)
- A crime that is committed without intent
- A crime that is committed without knowledge
- A crime that is fully executed
What are the three parts to attempt?
What are the three parts to attempt?
- General intent, substantial step, proximity to completion
- Specific intent, substantial step, preparation
- Specific intent, substantial step, proximity to completion (correct)
- Specific intent, substantial step, actual completion
Why do courts have trouble looking at inchoate crime cases?
Why do courts have trouble looking at inchoate crime cases?
- They involve determining the location of the crime
- They involve determining the time of the crime
- They involve assessing the defendant's intent and determining how far they progressed toward committing the crime (correct)
- They involve assessing the victim's intent
What is an accessory after the fact?
What is an accessory after the fact?
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What must happen for it to be considered accessory after the fact?
What must happen for it to be considered accessory after the fact?
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What does 'inchoate' mean?
What does 'inchoate' mean?
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In the context of inchoate crimes, what does 'attempt' refer to?
In the context of inchoate crimes, what does 'attempt' refer to?
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What is the major purpose of attempt laws in most states?
What is the major purpose of attempt laws in most states?
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What is 'accessory after the fact' in the context of inchoate crimes?
What is 'accessory after the fact' in the context of inchoate crimes?
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What happens to a person who plans a bank robbery or drives the getaway car, according to the text?
What happens to a person who plans a bank robbery or drives the getaway car, according to the text?
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What was the common law rule regarding attempt crimes?
What was the common law rule regarding attempt crimes?
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What is the second condition for an act to be considered 'accessory after the fact'?
What is the second condition for an act to be considered 'accessory after the fact'?
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