Stages of Execution of Felonies, Consummated, Frustrated, Attempted [Criminal Law Discussion]

Summary

This video from Mr. Criminology explains the three stages of felony execution: consummated, frustrated, and attempted. The consummated stage occurs when all elements of the crime are completed. The frustrated stage happens when the crime is fully executed, but the intended result (e.g., death) does not occur due to factors beyond the offender's control. Lastly, the attempted stage involves an incomplete crime, where the offender begins the crime but does not complete all the necessary acts due to external causes. Examples are provided for better understanding.

Takeaways

• 🔍 The video discusses the three stages of execution of felonies: consummated, frustrated, and attempted.
• ✅ Consummated stage: All elements of the crime are present, and the crime is fully committed.
• 💡 Example of a consummated crime: In theft, if all elements such as taking someone else's property without permission and with intent to own it are fulfilled, the crime is consummated.
• ❗ Frustrated stage: The offender has completed all necessary acts for committing the crime, but the intended outcome does not occur due to a cause independent of the offender's will.
• 🩹 Example of a frustrated crime: A person attempts to kill someone but the victim survives due to timely medical intervention.
• ⚠️ Attempted stage: The offender starts committing the crime but fails to complete all the necessary actions, often due to external causes or accidents.
• 🔧 Example of an attempted crime: A person tries to break into a house by damaging the window grills but is caught before entering and stealing anything.
• 🤔 If the offender voluntarily decides to stop before completing the crime, they are not liable for attempted felony.
• 💼 Even if the crime is only attempted, damages can still be claimed for any harm caused, like breaking the grills.
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Q & A

What are the three stages of execution of felonies?

The three stages of execution of felonies are the consummated stage, the frustrated stage, and the attempted stage.

What is the consummated stage of a felony?

The consummated stage is when all the necessary elements for the execution and accomplishment of the crime are present, meaning the crime has been fully committed.

Can you give an example of a consummated crime?

An example of a consummated crime is theft, where the offender takes someone's property with the intent to claim or use it, without the owner's consent and without using violence or threats.

What is the frustrated stage of a felony?

The frustrated stage is when the offender has performed all the acts necessary to commit the crime, but the crime does not result due to some cause independent of the offender's will.

What is an example of a frustrated felony?

An example is when someone stabs a person with the intent to kill, but the victim does not die due to timely medical intervention. The crime would have been consummated if the victim had died.

What is the attempted stage of a felony?

The attempted stage occurs when the offender begins to commit a felony by overt acts but does not complete all the necessary steps to produce the crime due to some cause or accident other than voluntarily stopping.

Can you provide an example of an attempted felony?

An example of an attempted felony is when someone tries to break into a house by damaging the window grills but is caught before entering or stealing anything.

What happens if an offender voluntarily stops committing a crime before completing it?

If an offender voluntarily stops committing a crime, they are not liable for attempted felony. However, if they caused damage (e.g., breaking a window), they may still be responsible for damages.

How does an attempted felony differ from a frustrated felony?

In an attempted felony, the offender does not complete all the acts necessary to commit the crime, while in a frustrated felony, the offender completes all acts, but the crime is not consummated due to external factors.

What is the legal consequence if someone damages property during an attempted felony?

Even if the felony is not consummated or completed, the offender may still be liable for damages caused during the attempt, such as damage to property.