Conspiracy

Question 1

CL Definition

Answer 1

an agreement between two or more persons to commit an unlawful act or a series of unlawful acts or to accomplisha lawful act by unlawful means

Requires overt act

Question 2

MPC

Answer 2

no overt act required; intent may be unilateral

Question 3

Agreement

Answer 3

in both cl and mpc:
1. must be externalized
2. does not need to be expressed in a particular manner
3. all parties need not be aware or agreee to all aspects of the agreement

Question 4

Object

Answer 4

unlawful act, series of unlawful act, or accomplishing lawful act by unlawful means

Question 5

Overt Act

Answer 5

CL requires:
1. occurs after the agreement
2. can be a lawful act

not required by MPC

Question 6

Punishment

Answer 6

1. conspiracy and completed crime can be seperately punished
2. multiple conspiracies may merge