Ed told Pete, an auto mechanic, that he had stolen a car and that the engine had to be rebuilt before it could be sold. Pete agreed to perform the work under the following terms: Pete would receive $300 upon completion of the job, even though his normal fee was $600 and he would receive an additional $600 when Ed sold the car. After rebuilding the engine, and before the car was sold, Pete and Ed were arrested. Did Pete commit the crime of conspiracy to sell the stolen car?
A. Yes, because he agreed to rebuild the engine, knowing the car was stolen.
B. Yes, because of the profit he agreed to receive on the sale of the car.
C. No, because Ed was the person who was going to sell the car.
D. No, because Pete’s rebuilding of the engine was not per se illegal.
Answer:B
Ed told Pete, an auto mechanic, that he had stolen a car and that the engine had to be rebuilt before it could be sold. Pete agreed to perform the work under the following terms: Pete would receive $300 upon completion of the job, even though his normal fee was $600 and he would receive an additional $600 when Ed sold the car. After rebuilding the engine, and before the car was sold, Pete and Ed were arrested. Did Pete commit the crime of conspiracy to sell the stolen car?
A. Yes, because he agreed to rebuild the engine, knowing the car was stolen. B. Yes, because of the profit he agreed to receive on the sale of the car. C. No, because Ed was the person who was going to sell the car. D. No, because Pete’s rebuilding of the engine was not per se illegal.