Attempts

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

S.1 criminal attempts act 1981- where d does an act which is more than merely preparatory, with intention to commit the full crime

Question 2

Stage one

Answer 2

d must do an act with is more the preparatory.

Question 3

Geddes

Answer 3

1. Has the accused moved from planning to execution
2. Has the accused done an act showing that he was actually trying to commit the full crime

Question 4

Mens rea

Answer 4

The mens rea is that d must intend to commit the offence, recklessness is not enough (Mohan)