Attempts- Actus Reus- Has the defendant moved from planning to execution?

Question 1

Which cases look at whether the defendant has moved from planning to execution and whether the defendant was actually trying to commit the actual offence?

Answer 1

R V Geddens and R V Tosti

Question 2

R V Geddens?

Answer 2

1. Had the D moved from the planning to execution part.
2. Or has he only put himself in a position to do so?

Question 3

R V Tosti?

Answer 3

-examining a lock would be considered more than merely prepatory.