Attempts

Question 1

TRY + FAIL

Question 2

Attempts - How to Apply

Question 3

I- The D may be liable for an attempted crime

Question 4

D- An attempt is defined under Section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981 as “Where a D does an act

Question 5

which is more than merely preparatory

Answer 5

with the intention to commit the full crime”.

Question 6

E- Firstly

Answer 6

the D must do an act which is more than merely preparatory (Jones)

Question 7

KEY CASE: Geddes - 2 questions to consider:

Question 8

1. Had the accused moved from planning or preparation to execution or implementation?

Question 9

A- Apply to the scenario

Question 10

E- 2. Had the accused done an act showing that he was actually trying to commit the full offence?

Question 11

EXAM TIP- Look at the last act done by the D in the commission of the offence. Is this act enough to

Question 12

show beyond doubt that the D would have committed the full offence?

Question 13

A- Apply to the scenario

Question 14

E- The mens rea is that the D must intend to commit the offence

Answer 14

recklessness is not enough.

Question 15

(Mohan)

Question 16

A- Apply to the scenario