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1
Q

What is the difference between attempt and conspiracy?

A

Attempt requires an overt act beyond mere preparation (unlike conspiracy)

2
Q

NY QUESTION

What constitutes an overt act under the proximity test? (NY and CL)

A

Conduct that gets dangerously close to the commission of the crime (not dangerously close if haven’t located the victim)

3
Q

What constitutes an overt act under the substantial step test? (Majority/MPC)

A
  1. Conduct that constitutes a substantial step towards the commission of the crime
  2. That strongly corroborates the actor’s criminal purpose
4
Q

What is the MR for attempt liability?

A

Specific intent to commit the underlying crime (can’t attempt unintentional crimes)

5
Q

For what types of crimes can attempt not be charged? (3)

A
  1. Recklessness crimes
  2. Negligence crimes
  3. Felony murder
6
Q

What defense to accomplice/conspiracy liability is unavailable for attempt?

A

Withdrawal not a defense to inchoate offenses

7
Q

What is the effect of withdrawal on conspiracy liability in Pinkerton jurisdictions?

A

Once D withdraws from conspiracy, Pinkerton liability stops going forward

BUT, still liable for conspiracy and for crimes committed by co-conspirators before withdrawal

8
Q

NY QUESTION

In NY, what crimes does withdrawal serve as a defense to?

A

Withdrawal is affirmative defense to solicitation and conspiracy

9
Q

NY QUESTION

What are the elements of a withdrawal defense in NY?

A
  1. D completely and voluntarily renounces AND
  2. Prevents the commission of the underlying crime
10
Q

NY QUESTION

What is the NY rule for abandonment?

A

Abandonment is an affirmative defense to attempt if:

  1. D completely and voluntarily renounces AND
  2. As a result, does not commit the underlying crime
11
Q

What is the merger doctrine?

A

Solicitation and attempt merge with the completed crime Conspiracy does not merge (*** bar favorite)

12
Q

NY QUESTION

What offense does not merge in NY?

A

Solicitation does not merge in NY