Question 1

With reference to the abandonment defense, how does volition affect the success of the defense?

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The abandonment defense is a legal conce...

Question 2

__________________________ means there are circumstances, unknown to the actor, that prevented the commission of an attempt.

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A)   Legal impossibility
B)   Factual impossibility
C)   Renunciation
D)   AbandonmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Why is the modern view of accomplice liability significantly different from that of the common law?

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The modern view of accomplice liability ...

Question 4

The government may require ________________ of personal and real property acquired or maintained by money secured through illegal patterns of racketeering.

Accepted Answer

A)   seizure
B)   search
C)   money laundering
D)   forfeitureE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Unlike the other inchoate crimes, this one allows prosecution for the behavior of others as well as for one's own acts:

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A)   solicitation
B)   attempt
C)   conspiracy
D)   facilitationE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

RICO was enacted primarily for use in the prosecution of:

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A)   bank fraud
B)   narcotics trafficking
C)   prostitution
D)   organized crimeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Someone who provides information or tools used in the commission of crime is called a(n) :

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A)   accessory before the fact
B)   accessory after the fact
C)   principal in the second degree
D)   principalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 8

Under the Wharton rule how many people must be involved for there to be a proper conspiracy charge?

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A)   two
B)   three
C)   four or more
D)   two or moreE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

In a prosecution for conspiracy the agreement may be sufficient to satisfy the _______________ element of the crime.

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A)   act
B)   intent
C)   causation
D)   concurrenceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which term is defined to include acts that are corrupt, dishonest, fraudulent, immoral, and in that sense illegal?

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A)   Unlawful
B)   Wrong
C)   Immoral
D)   ConspiracyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What is the distinction between parties after the fact under the Model Penal Code?

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Under the Model Penal Code (MPC), which ...

Question 12

Briefly describe the developmental history of the crime of conspiracy.

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The crime of conspiracy has a long and c...

Question 13

Under the common law, a ______________ was the person who committed the crime.

Accepted Answer

A)   principal
B)   accessory after the fact
C)   principal in the first degree
D)   principal in the second degreeE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Explain the punishment of inchoate crimes.

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Inchoate crimes refer to actions that are taken towards the commission of a crime, but do not actually result in the completion of the crime itself. These actions can include attempts to commit a crime, conspiracy to commit a crime, or aiding and abetting in the commission of a crime.

The punishment for inchoate crimes varies depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case. In general, individuals who are found guilty of inchoate crimes may face penalties that are less severe than those for the completed crime, but they can still be significant.

For example, individuals who attempt to commit a crime may be subject to imprisonment, fines, or other penalties, even if they were unsuccessful in their attempt. Similarly, individuals who conspire to commit a crime or aid and abet in the commission of a crime may also face criminal charges and potential punishment.

In some cases, the punishment for inchoate crimes may be reduced if the individual voluntarily abandons their efforts to commit the crime or takes steps to prevent the crime from occurring. However, this is not always the case, and individuals should seek legal counsel to understand the potential consequences of inchoate crimes in their specific situation.

Overall, the punishment for inchoate crimes serves as a deterrent to individuals who may be considering engaging in criminal activity, and it holds individuals accountable for their actions even if the crime was not completed.

Question 15

Identify and explain the intent and criminal act required for attempt. Provide an example of preparation versus perpetration.

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The intent required for attempt is the s...

Question 16

_________________________ is by statute available as a defense in some states while others require that for this to be acceptable, the solicitor of the crime must persuade the solicitee not to commit the crime or must in some other way prevent the crime from occurring.

Accepted Answer

A)   Abandonment
B)   Legal impossibility
C)   Renunciation
D)   NecessityE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which limitation on parties to conspiracy states that companies may commit commit conspiracies with other companies or a natural person, although there are problems with the two-or-more rule?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wharton rule
B)   Pinkerton rule
C)   Corporation rule
D)   Two-or-more ruleE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

What three crimes are discussed in this chapter to which the Wharton rule would apply? Explain.

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In this chapter, the three crimes discus...

Question 19

Four limitations exist on the parties to the crime of conspiracy. Which of the following is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pinkerton rule
B)   Wharton rule
C)   husband and wife rule
D)   corporation ruleE) None of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 20

Which of the following crimes is not an inchoate crime?

Accepted Answer

A)   solicitation
B)   facilitation
C)   attempt
D)   conspiracyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The government may require ________________ of personal and real property acquired or maintained by money secured through illegal patterns of racketeering.

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RICO was enacted primarily for use in the prosecution of:

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Someone who provides information or tools used in the commission of crime is called a(n) :

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Under the Wharton rule how many people must be involved for there to be a proper conspiracy charge?

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In a prosecution for conspiracy the agreement may be sufficient to satisfy the _______________ element of the crime.

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Which term is defined to include acts that are corrupt, dishonest, fraudulent, immoral, and in that sense illegal?

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What is the distinction between parties after the fact under the Model Penal Code?

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Briefly describe the developmental history of the crime of conspiracy.

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Under the common law, a ______________ was the person who committed the crime.

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_________________________ is by statute available as a defense in some states while others require that for this to be acceptable, the solicitor of the crime must persuade the solicitee not to commit the crime or must in some other way prevent the crime from occurring.

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Which limitation on parties to conspiracy states that companies may commit commit conspiracies with other companies or a natural person, although there are problems with the two-or-more rule?

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What three crimes are discussed in this chapter to which the Wharton rule would apply? Explain.

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__________________________ means there are circumstances, unknown to the actor, that prevented the commission of an attempt.

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The government may require ________________ of personal and real property acquired or maintained by money secured through illegal patterns of racketeering.

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Unlike the other inchoate crimes, this one allows prosecution for the behavior of others as well as for one's own acts:

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RICO was enacted primarily for use in the prosecution of:

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Someone who provides information or tools used in the commission of crime is called a(n) :

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Under the Wharton rule how many people must be involved for there to be a proper conspiracy charge?

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Which term is defined to include acts that are corrupt, dishonest, fraudulent, immoral, and in that sense illegal?

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What is the distinction between parties after the fact under the Model Penal Code?

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Briefly describe the developmental history of the crime of conspiracy.

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Under the common law, a ______________ was the person who committed the crime.

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_________________________ is by statute available as a defense in some states while others require that for this to be acceptable, the solicitor of the crime must persuade the solicitee not to commit the crime or must in some other way prevent the crime from occurring.

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Which limitation on parties to conspiracy states that companies may commit commit conspiracies with other companies or a natural person, although there are problems with the two-or-more rule?

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What three crimes are discussed in this chapter to which the Wharton rule would apply? Explain.

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Four limitations exist on the parties to the crime of conspiracy. Which of the following is incorrect?

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