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What are the common preliminary crimes, also known as inchoate crimes?
1. Attempt 2. Solicitation 3. Conspiracy
What are the common specific intent crimes and their key defenses?
Specific intent crimes include: assault (attempted-battery-type), theft crimes, burglary, preliminar...
When is a mistake of law a valid defense?
A mistake of law is generally not a defense, except in certain circumstances such as when the law is...
When is a mistake of fact a valid defense?
A mistake of fact is relevant where it shows that the defendant lacked the state of mind required fo...
How does duress affect an accomplice's liability?
A defendant's criminal liability—except in the case of intentional homicide—is excused where the cri...
What are the common general intent crimes and their key defenses?
General intent crimes include: battery, rape, and assault (non-attempted battery-type). The key defe...
When does entrapment exist?
Entrapment exists where a criminal design originated with law enforcement officers and the defendant...
