1. What are the two rationales for the crime of attempt? Provide an example of each.
2. Discuss the broken windows theory and provide examples. What has the research shown about the validity of the theory?
3. In what ways do traditional parent responsibility statutes differ from vicarious liability? Why do we have vicarious liability statutes? Which do you think functions better: parental responsibility statutes or vicarious liability? Provide at least one example to support your argument.
4. Describe the dilemma inchoate offenses present to free societies. Discuss the three different ways the problem of inchoate offenses are resolved.