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If someone buys a gun with the intent to kill someone but doesn't has he committed a crime?
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∙ 13y ago
YES!!!!!!its called conspiracy to commit murder!!which can carry more time than the actual act of murder itself!!!!!!
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∙ 13y ago
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What is a judicial definition of crime?
A crime is a criminal act committed with a criminal intent.
When a crime is committed?
Two elements are necessary for a crime to occur. A crime is consumated (committed) when (1) a criminal act, (2) done with a criminal intent, takes place.
When is a crime actually committed?
Two elements are necessary for a crime to occur. A crime is consumated (committed) when (1) a criminal act, (2) done with a criminal intent, takes place.
Is having possession of a drug with the intent to supply it a status crime conduct crime or a result crime?
Having possession of a drug with the intent to supply it is generally considered a conduct crime. The crime is committed based on the individual's actions (possession and intent to supply), rather than the result (actual distribution or sale of the drug). The focus is on the person's behavior and intent rather than the outcome of the crime.
Who can commit a crime?
Anyone with the intent to do so. Most jurisdictions say that someone under the age of 12 cannot form the intent.
What is the crime committed when you stab your wife?
If she dies, homicide. If she doesn't, Asaault with intent to kill and Domestic Violence.
What are the Element of crime?
That depends upon the crime, of course! You would have to read the definition of the crime for your state to determine what the elements required to convict someone of a specific crime are. One of the key items that is necessary to prove someone committed most crimes is intent. Murder is sometimes defined as the 'intentional killing of another human being.' There are five elements of crime,Conduct,unlawfullness,causation,criminal liability and fault
Would a senior citizen 65 be deported for a crime committed many years ago?
yes, a crime is still a crime, it doesnt matter when it was commited
Is it illegal to tape record someone if a crime is being committed?
depends on the crime
Why is intent necessary to solve a crime?
INTENT is not necessary to solve a crime.... intent is necessary to prove a crime. A crime consists of TWO elements and two elements only: A criminal act accompanied by a criminal intent. If you have those two elements together - you have a crime.
How does the joining of intent and an act impact hate crimes?
The joining of 'intent' and 'act' are necessary components in ALL crimes - you can't have a crime without those two factors in conjunction with one another. There is nothing 'special' about so-called hate crime except they it is committed against certain special government designated groups of people. A crime is a crime, regardless of who it is committed against. The definition of what constitutes crime does not change.
Does someone need motivation to pose as a threat?
The only two elements for a crime are (1) a criminal act accompanied by (2) a criminal intent. If both those elements are present, a crime has been commiteed. Was the 'intent' the motivation?
