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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/08%3A_Inchoate_Offenses/8.04%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis 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.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/07%3A_Parties_to_Crime/7.03%3A_AccessoryThis page explains the distinction between accomplice liability and accessory crimes, noting that accomplices share responsibility for the principal's crime, while accessories commit a separate offens...This page explains the distinction between accomplice liability and accessory crimes, noting that accomplices share responsibility for the principal's crime, while accessories commit a separate offense. It outlines the required intent and elements of accessory crimes, particularly aiding a principal after a felony. Grading of these crimes varies by jurisdiction and is often less severe than for principal crimes. The text includes examples, case law, and exercises to enhance understanding.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/13%3A_Crimes_against_the_Government/13.01%3A_Crimes_Involving_National_SecurityThis page defines treason, sedition, sabotage, and espionage, detailing their legal elements and evidentiary standards. It emphasizes the government's role in national security and the constitutional ...This page defines treason, sedition, sabotage, and espionage, detailing their legal elements and evidentiary standards. It emphasizes the government's role in national security and the constitutional requirements for proving these crimes. Key distinctions include treason requiring significant proof, while sedition focuses on incitement through speech. Examples illustrate the application of these laws, including recent federal cases involving sabotage and espionage.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/11%3A_Crimes_against_Property/11.04%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page covers various property crimes like theft, extortion, robbery, and burglary, emphasizing the legal distinctions and grading variations by jurisdiction. Significant court rulings in Florida a...This page covers various property crimes like theft, extortion, robbery, and burglary, emphasizing the legal distinctions and grading variations by jurisdiction. Significant court rulings in Florida and Texas highlight procedural nuances and challenges in prosecuting such offenses. Additionally, the ethical concerns surrounding the publication of classified information are discussed, particularly in relation to WikiLeaks and First Amendment rights.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Civil_Law/Foundations_of_Business_Law_and_the_Legal_Environment/06%3A_Criminal_Law/6.05%3A_ProcedureThis page outlines U.S. criminal procedures post-arrest, including preliminary hearings, indictment processes, and defendant pleas (guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere). Following a guilty plea or con...This page outlines U.S. criminal procedures post-arrest, including preliminary hearings, indictment processes, and defendant pleas (guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere). Following a guilty plea or conviction, sentencing occurs, along with the option to appeal. The aim is to ensure fairness for both defendants and society.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/02%3A_The_Legal_System_in_the_United_States/2.00%3A_Prelude_to_The_Legal_System_in_the_United_StatesThis page emphasizes the importance of the proof beyond a reasonable doubt standard in criminal procedure, highlighting its role in safeguarding the accused from severe consequences like loss of freed...This page emphasizes the importance of the proof beyond a reasonable doubt standard in criminal procedure, highlighting its role in safeguarding the accused from severe consequences like loss of freedom and enduring stigma associated with a conviction.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/08%3A_Inchoate_Offenses/8.01%3A_AttemptThis page covers inchoate crimes such as attempts, conspiracies, and solicitations, focusing on tests like res ipsa loquitur, probable desistance, and substantial steps that determine criminal intent....This page covers inchoate crimes such as attempts, conspiracies, and solicitations, focusing on tests like res ipsa loquitur, probable desistance, and substantial steps that determine criminal intent. It discusses legal concepts like voluntary abandonment, legal and factual impossibility, and the grading of attempted crimes across jurisdictions. Examples include hiring a hitman and cases of attempted production of meth and assault with intent to kidnap.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/13%3A_Crimes_against_the_Government/13.03%3A_Perjury_Bribery_and_Obstruction_of_JusticeThis page explores the legal concepts of perjury, bribery, and obstruction of justice, highlighting their definitions, implications, and challenges in prosecution. It examines case examples, including...This page explores the legal concepts of perjury, bribery, and obstruction of justice, highlighting their definitions, implications, and challenges in prosecution. It examines case examples, including Marcus's nuanced testimony and Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction, along with the impeachment of President Clinton for perjury and obstruction.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_Homicide/9.04%3A_Felony_MurderThis page explains felony murder, defined as a death occurring during the commission of a felony without typical murder intent. Liability generally extends to co-felons, although exceptions exist. The...This page explains felony murder, defined as a death occurring during the commission of a felony without typical murder intent. Liability generally extends to co-felons, although exceptions exist. The conclusion of a felony is marked by the suspect reaching "temporary safety," and felony murder itself can be categorized into degrees based on the nature of the felony.
