Read Section 5.01 and Section 220.1 of the Model Penal Code and answer the following question. Joe is terminated from his position as an attorney on a Friday afternoon. The termination was a surprise and a major disappointment to Joe. He calls home to tell his wife and concludes his conversation with a comment to his wife that he should "torch" the place over the weekend. Joe's termination provided that he would have two weeks to finish up his work and clear out his possessions. One of Joe's colleagues overheard Joe's comment about torching the firm and passed it on to management. Over the weekend, Joe goes to the office on a Saturday night, using the key that was lawfully issued to him. The night watchman has been alerted to the issue and goes by to shine a light in Joe's car. In the back seat, there is a clearly visible gasoline can and a book which is titled "Prosecution and Defense of Arson cases." The night watchman calls police who enter the Building and arrest Joe for attempted Arson. Joe was seated at his desk smoking a Cigar when police arrive. Discuss all issues that you see with this scenario, from the facts provided, and any assumptions you draw, is Joe guilty of attempted Arson? Why or why not? Discuss and fully analyze all issues.

#2 Read Article 210 (Homicide) and 222 (Robbery) of the Model Penal Code together and answer the following. Al and Gus are broke and down on their luck. They decide to obtain funds from a local liquor store. Gus drives the car to the store and Al goes in. Al displays a realistic looking toy gun and points it at Cashier. He says to give him the money and no one will get hurt. The cashier complies and also trips the alarm. A police officer just happens to be within 4 blocks of the store. He speeds to the scene to see Al emerging from the store with the toy gun in plain view. The officer confronts Al and then shoots at him. The shots miss, but one of the bullets ricochets and hits the cashier who was watching the activity. Cashier dies as a result of the officers bullets. Gus and Al then surrender. What charges against Gus and Al? Discuss and fully analyze all issues

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In the first scenario involving Joe and the attempted arson there are several legal issues to consider 1 Intent for Arson In order to be guilty of att... View the full answer