People v. Saephanh
Court of Appeals of California
94 Cal. Rptr. 2d 910 (2000)
Relevant factsFree
While in prison, Lou Tong Saephanh (defendant) wrote a letter to a fellow gang member asking him to kill Cassandra, who was pregnant with Saephanh's child, so Saephanh could avoid paying child support. A correctional officer intercepted the letter before it reached its intended recipient. Saephanh was charged with and convicted of solicitation of murder, and he appealed.
IssueFree
Whether criminal solicitation requires a completed communication that actually reaches the person being solicited.