Overview

Question 1

When does a state have jurisdiction over a crime?

Answer 1

• Any act constituting an element of the offense was committed in the state
• An act outside the state caused a result in the state

Question 2

Is there generally merger of crimes in American law?

Does solicitation merge? Does attempt merge? Does conspiracy merge?

Answer 2

Generally, no.

Solicitation = No
Attempt = No
Conspiracy = Yes