Uncompleted crimes are also referred to as choate crimes. Uncompleted crimes are also referred to as choate crimes. Read Details
If one person in a conspiracy is acquitted on conspiracy cha… If one person in a conspiracy is acquitted on conspiracy charges, the other defendant(s) can still be charged with it. Read Details
The Model Penal Code prohibits the use of withdrawal as a de… The Model Penal Code prohibits the use of withdrawal as a defense to conspiracy. Read Details
Tampering with evidence, tampering with witnesses, and inter… Tampering with evidence, tampering with witnesses, and interfering with police officers all fall under the crime of Read Details
By punishing incomplete crimes, law enforcement is preventin… By punishing incomplete crimes, law enforcement is preventing crime without risking losing a criminal conviction. Read Details
A battery requires this, but an assault does not. A battery requires this, but an assault does not. Read Details
There must be at least three persons involved for a conspira… There must be at least three persons involved for a conspiracy to occur. Read Details
This was established in an effort to curb organized crime. This was established in an effort to curb organized crime. Read Details
At common law the trespassory taking and carrying away of th… At common law the trespassory taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with an intent to permanently deprive the owner of possession is Read Details