1. What is an agreement that is entered into with an evil purpose in order to commit the crime of conspiracy?
A. Non-motives Doctrine
B. Felony motives Doctrine
C. Corrupt Motives Doctrine
D. None of the above
i'm confused between C and D
2. If Fred and Susan plan to kill John, purchase an illegal gun to use in the murder, and eventually actually murder John, they are considered accomplices and will be charged with murder because of what factor?
A. Conspiracy factor
B. Absolute factor
C. Complicity factor
D. None of the above
im confused between A and C
1. C
2.
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2. A
1. To determine the correct answer for the first question, we need to understand the terms mentioned in the options.
The non-motives doctrine refers to a situation where an agreement is formed without any evil purpose or criminal intent. This means that the agreement does not involve any criminal activity.
The felony motives doctrine states that an agreement is entered into with an evil purpose, but the underlying crime is different from conspiracy. In this case, the agreement itself may be illegal, but it does not specifically involve conspiracy.
The corrupt motives doctrine, on the other hand, indicates an agreement entered into with an evil purpose specifically to commit the crime of conspiracy. This means that the individuals involved are working together to plan and carry out an illegal act.
Therefore, the correct answer would be C. Corrupt Motives Doctrine, as it accurately describes an agreement that is entered into with an evil purpose in order to commit the crime of conspiracy.
2. In order to determine the correct answer for the second question, we need to understand the concept of accomplice liability and how it applies in the given scenario.
An accomplice is someone who assists, encourages, or participates in a crime committed by another person. In this scenario, Fred and Susan are planning to kill John, purchasing an illegal gun for the murder, and ultimately carrying out the murder. By actively participating in the planning and execution of the crime, they can be considered accomplices to the murder.
The conspiracy factor refers to the agreement or plan made between individuals to commit a crime. While Fred and Susan have a plan to kill John, this alone does not establish a charge of murder.
The absolute factor does not relate to the given scenario and is not relevant to determining whether Fred and Susan can be charged with murder.
The complicity factor refers to the involvement of individuals in a crime, either as an accomplice or by aiding and abetting the criminal act. Since Fred and Susan are actively participating in the planning and execution of the murder, they can be considered accomplices.
Therefore, the correct answer would be C. Complicity factor, as it accurately describes the involvement of Fred and Susan as accomplices in the murder of John.