Attempts Flashcards
1
Q
Which act of Parliament contains the current law on criminal attempts?
A
Criminal Attempts Act 1981
2
Q
What sentence will a person receive if they commit a criminal attempt?
A
Potentially the same as committing the full offence
3
Q
What is the ACTUS REUS of attempts?
A
An act which is more than merely preparatory
4
Q
What is the MENS REA of attempts?
A
Intention to commit the full offence
5
Q
What is the MENS REA of attempted murder?
A
Intention to kill only
6
Q
What is ‘Attempting the Impossible’?
A
When a person is guilty for attempting to commit an offence which is impossible to commit
