Attempting to Commit an Imprisonable Offence Flashcards
1
Q
Ingredients of Conspiracy
A
Conspires
With any person
To commit any offence
2
Q
Ingredients of Attempting to Commit an Offence
A
A person is guilty of attempt
If they have the intent and do an act
To accomplish their objective
3
Q
What are the penalties of someone charged with Attempting
A
Half that of the actual offence.
4
Q
What is factually impossible, legally possible
A
The suspect factually could not complete a task HOWEVER legally he can. I.e. a suspect purchases what he thought was marijuana but it was actually grass. He can be guilty of attempts as the intention was present.