Preparing / attempting to commit an offence Flashcards
0
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Conspiracy to commit…
Crimes Act 1961, section 310
A
Conspires
With any person
To commit any offence
An agreement between Two or more people to commit an offence.
1
Q
Preparing to commit liability
Summary offences act 1981
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Found
In any public place
Behaving in a manner from which it can be reasonably inferred that the person is
Preparing to commit an imprisonable offence
2
Q
Attempts section…
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72(1) of the crimes act 1961
3
Q
Three requirements for an attempts…
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Intent (mens rea)
Act (actus reus)
Proximate
4
Q
Penalties for attempting charges??
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Section 311(1) of the Crimes Act 1961 for an attempted charge the maximal penalty is halved.
5
Q
Section 72(2) of the crimes act 1961
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Designates proximity as being a question of law for the judge.
