Solicitation

Solicitation

-Crime is complete at the time of solicitation -Caveat-If the target crime is actually committed solicitation will become (merge) with the completed target

Example of Solicitation

-If we just have Larry solicit request john to kill his wife and john refuses, larry can be charged with solicitation

Definition of Solicitation

-Requesting or encouraging someone to engage in an illegal behavior -A person can be convicted of solicitation even if the illegal act was not committed -Solicitation may not be directed; it can be perpetrated through an intermediary -Solicitation is different from an attempt -Solicitation is complete when the request or enticement to complete the intended offense is made -It is not important whether the solicitee agrees or the offense is carried out, or any steps are taken towards committing the crime