Atempting to Commit an Imprisonable Offence Flashcards
1
Q
Attempting to commit an impressionable offence.
What are the three conditions that must apply to gain a conviction for an attempt?
A
- Intent (mens rea)
– Act (actus reus)
– Approximate (how close was the offender to committing the offence)
2
Q
Attempting to commit in impressionable events.
Can offenders still be convicted if it was impossible to carry out the offence?
A
Yes. Offenders can still be convicted as long as they believe that was possible to carry out the fence even if it was possible.
3
Q
Crimes act 1961.
Section 72?
A
Attempts.
(Attempts to convert an impressionable offence)
4
Q
Crimes act 1961.
Section 311?
A
Attempt to commit or procure commission of an offence.
(Liable for half the sentence of the actual offence)
