Elements of Crimes

Question 1

Robbery

Answer 1

(1) the taking of the property of another
(2) from his or her person or in their presence
(3) by violence, intimidation or threat
(4) with the intent to deprive them of it permanently.

Question 2

Attempt

Answer 2

(1) Overt act beyond mere preparation

CL = Dangerous Proximity to Success

MPC = Substantial Step Towards Completion

(2) Specific intent to carry out the target offense

Merges w/ completed crime

Defenses: Legal impossibility and abandonment