12 Questions
What is an inchoate crime?
A crime that has been initiated but has not yet been fully executed
What are the three parts to attempt?
Specific intent, substantial step, proximity to completion
Why do courts have trouble looking at inchoate crime cases?
They involve assessing the defendant's intent and determining how far they progressed toward committing the crime
What is an accessory after the fact?
A person who assists or harbors a criminal suspect after the commission of a crime
What must happen for it to be considered accessory after the fact?
Knowledge, intent to assist, actual assistance, criminal act
What does 'inchoate' mean?
Beginning
In the context of inchoate crimes, what does 'attempt' refer to?
Intending to commit a crime and taking steps toward it
What is the major purpose of attempt laws in most states?
To help prevent crime
What is 'accessory after the fact' in the context of inchoate crimes?
Helping a felon after the crime has been committed
What happens to a person who plans a bank robbery or drives the getaway car, according to the text?
They can be punished as much as the person who robbed the bank
What was the common law rule regarding attempt crimes?
The person must have done everything they could to commit the crime
What is the second condition for an act to be considered 'accessory after the fact'?
The felony must have already been committed
Test your knowledge of inchoate crimes with this quiz. Learn about the legal concept of inchoate crimes and understand the implications of being involved in a criminal act even without directly committing it.
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