ATTEMPTS Flashcards
1
Q
Attempted crimes-
A
Main offence has not been completed. D has attempted but failed.
2
Q
S1 criminal attempts act 1981-
A
If with intention a person does an act which is more than merely preparatory he is guilty of attempting
3
Q
Stage 1-
A
D must do an Act which is more than merely preparatory to the full offence (Jones)
4
Q
In Geddes 2 questions to consider?
A
1) Had the accused from planning to preparation to execution to implementation?
2) has accused done an act showing that he wants to commit the full offence
5
Q
Stage 2-
A
D must have Intention to commit fully offence recklessness is not enough
6
Q
Side rule
A
Attempting impossible is not a defence (Shirpuri)
