Specific Intent Crimes

Question 1

List of SI Crimes

Answer 1

Solicitation
Conspiracy
Attempt
First degree murder
Assault
Larceny
Embezzlement
False pretenses
Robbery
Burglary
Forgery

Question 2

Solicitation

Answer 2

ask to commit + intent to have crime committed

• -Withdrawal: CL no; MPC yes if prevent crime
• -Protected by law = can’t solicit/conspire

Question 3

Conspiracy - General

Answer 3

Agreement (exp/imp) + intent to agree + intent to pursue unlawful obj. + overt act (not req’d at CL)

• Agreement: CL Bilateral vs MPC unilateral
• Wharton Rule: 2 to commit = 3 to conspire
• Protected by law = can’t solicit/conspire

Question 4

Conspiracy - Liability and Withdrawal

Answer 4

Liability: Crime + all foreseeable crimes in furtherance

W/D: can from future crimes, not from consp.

Question 5

Attempt

Answer 5

Intent to commit crime + Overt act in furtherance (sub. step)

Abandon: CL no; MPC if fully vol + complete renunciation of crime purpose

Question 6

Larceny

Answer 6

take other’s prop by trespass + intent to perm deprive [at time, but for cont. trespass]

can’t have intent if you think it’s yours
merges w/ burglary

Question 7

Embezzlement

Answer 7

fraudulent conversion of other’s property after you have possession + intent to defraud

Question 8

False Pretenses

Answer 8

Persuade owner to convey title w/ misrep + intent to defraud

L by Trick = same, but only get possession

Question 9

Robbery

Answer 9

take other’s prop from their presence w/ force or threat + intent to perm deprive

Question 10

Burglary

Answer 10

b+e other’s dwelling at night + intent to commit felony therein [at time]

Question 11

Forgery

Answer 11

make/alter a false writing w/ intent to defraud

Question 12

Assault

Answer 12

Act resulting in reasonable apprehension of imminent battery + intent to cause such apprehension
*aggravated = dangerous weapon or intent to rape, maim, or murder)