Causation
This test asks whether the result would have occurred "but-for" the defendant's conduct.
What is the but-for test?
This type of murder requires premeditation and deliberation.
What is first-degree murder?
Burglary, arson, robbery, rape, and kidnapping are commonly known as this acronym.
What is BARRK?
This crime is defined as the trespassory taking and carrying away of another's property with the intent to permanently deprive.
What is larceny?
This crime requires specific intent and a substantial step toward completion.
What is attempt?
This causation concept asks whether the harm was reasonably foreseeable.
What is proximate causation?
What is second-degree murder?
This rule allows a defendant to be charged with murder even without intent to kill.
What is the felony murder rule?
This crime involves lawful possession followed by wrongful conversion.
What is embezzlement?
This crime is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime.
What is conspiracy?
An unforeseeable independent event that breaks the chain of causation is called this.
What is a coincidence (independent intervening act)?
An intentional killing in the heat of passion due to adequate provocation is this.
What is voluntary manslaughter?
This doctrine prevents a felony from serving as a predicate if it merges with the killing.
What is the merger doctrine?
This crime involves taking property from a person by force or threat.
What is robbery?
This crime involves requesting or encouraging another to commit a crime.
What is solicitation?
A killing caused by recklessness or negligence is this.
What is involuntary manslaughter?