attempts cases (AR)

Question 1

Attorney generals ref (no.1)

Answer 1

Facts: d dragged girl up to shed. He lowered his trousers and interfered with her private parts

Ratio: he had the necessary intent and had done acts which were more than merely preparatory

Question 2

R v Jones (1990)

Answer 2

Facts: d bought shotgun and shortened the barrel. Wearing a crash helmet with the visor down and got into v’s car and pointed the gun at v. V grabbed gun and managed to throw it out the window

Ratio: buying gun, shortening it, loading it and disguising himself were all preparatory acts

Question 3

R v Boyle and Boyle

Answer 3

Facts: d’s were found standing near a door of which the lock and hinge were broken

Ratio: once d’s entered they would be commuting burglary so trying to gain and entry was an attempt

Question 4

R v Tosti and white

Answer 4

Facts: d took metal cutting equipment and hid it behind a hedge he then examined the padlock on a door

Ratio: burglary is committed the moment d enters as a trespasser with the intent to steal

Question 5

R v gullefer

Answer 5

Facts: d jumped into race track in order to have it declared void so he can claim back his money

Ratio: actions were merely preparatory to committing the offence

Question 6

R v Geddes

Answer 6

Facts: d found in boys toilets in possession with large kitchen knife some rope and masking tape

Ratio: did not surpass the preparation stage to the implementation stage and execution stage

Question 7

R v Campbell

Answer 7

Facts: d was standing outside a post office with a threatening note and imitation gun

Ratio: acts were indicative of mere preparation