General matters

Question 1

Merger: general rule

Answer 1

no merger of crimes in American law

if commit 2 crimes, can be charged & convicted of both - doesn’t merge

Question 2

Exceptions: which 2 crimes DO merge into substantive offense

Answer 2

solicitation and attempt; if completed that crime, can’t be convected of attempt (but not when transferred intent/2 victims)

Question 3

What crime does NOT merge into substantive offense?

Answer 3

Conspiracy; CAN be convicted of conspiring to do something and doing it