This page explores inchoate crimes—attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation—highlighting their focus on preventing criminal conduct. Key concepts include the requirement for substantial steps in attempts...This page explores inchoate crimes—attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation—highlighting their focus on preventing criminal conduct. Key concepts include the requirement for substantial steps in attempts, the agreement in conspiracy, and urging in solicitation. It discusses legal principles and rulings, including overturning convictions due to insufficient evidence and the challenges of proving conspiracy.
This page explores various legal cases related to the Fourth Amendment, emphasizing the concept of "probable cause" in searches and arrests. It critiques the rigid interpretation of informants' tips, ...This page explores various legal cases related to the Fourth Amendment, emphasizing the concept of "probable cause" in searches and arrests. It critiques the rigid interpretation of informants' tips, advocating for a totality-of-the-circumstances approach. The text reflects on the Supreme Court's rulings, like Illinois v. Gates and Whren v. United States, which reinforce that probable cause is the primary criterion for legality despite officers' intentions.
