Attempts AI

Question 1

What is the legal definition of an attempt in criminal law?

Answer 1

An attempt is an act done with the intent to commit a crime that goes beyond mere preparation.

Question 2

True or False: An attempt can be charged even if the crime was not completed.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The mens rea required for an attempt is usually _______.

Answer 3

intent

Question 4

What is the key difference between ‘attempt’ and ‘conspiracy’?

Answer 4

An attempt involves taking direct action towards committing a crime, while conspiracy involves an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a defense against an attempt charge? A) Impossibility B) Withdrawal C) Lack of intent

Answer 5

B) Withdrawal

Question 6

What must be proven for a charge of attempt to be successful?

Answer 6

That the defendant had the intent to commit the underlying crime and took substantial steps towards its completion.

Question 7

True or False: The ‘substantial step’ test is used to determine if an attempt has occurred.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is ‘legal impossibility’ in the context of attempts?

Answer 8

Legal impossibility occurs when the act intended is not a crime, even if the defendant believes it is.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The _______ test is often used to assess whether a defendant’s actions constituted an attempt.

Answer 9

substantial step

Question 10

What is the maximum penalty for an attempted crime compared to the completed crime?

Answer 10

The penalty for an attempt is generally less severe than that for the completed crime.

Question 11

True or False: A person can be convicted of an attempt if they change their mind before completing the crime.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is the ‘unequivocality test’ in attempts?

Answer 12

The unequivocality test assesses whether the defendant’s actions unambiguously demonstrate intent to commit the crime.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of an attempt? A) Planning a robbery B) Buying tools to commit a robbery C) Trying to break into a bank

Answer 13

C) Trying to break into a bank

Question 14

What is ‘factual impossibility’ in the context of attempts?

Answer 14

Factual impossibility occurs when a defendant cannot complete a crime due to a factual circumstance, even if their intent was present.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: A defendant is not guilty of attempted murder if they can prove _______.

Answer 15

they lacked the intent to kill

Question 16

True or False: Preparation alone is enough to constitute an attempt.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is the significance of ‘abandonment’ in attempt law?

Answer 17

Abandonment refers to a defendant’s decision to withdraw from the attempt, which can be a defense if it is voluntary and complete.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which scenario represents a completed attempt? A) Buying a gun to commit a robbery B) Attempting to fire the gun at a target C) Leaving the scene after planning the robbery

Answer 18

B) Attempting to fire the gun at a target

Question 19

What does the term ‘inchoate offense’ refer to?

Answer 19

An inchoate offense is a crime that was begun but not completed, such as an attempt or conspiracy.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The law distinguishes between _______ attempts and _______ attempts.

Answer 20

imperfect; perfect

Question 21

True or False: An individual can be charged with an attempt even if they did not intend to commit a crime.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What role does ‘preparation’ play in determining an attempt?

Answer 22

Preparation alone is insufficient; the defendant must take substantial steps towards committing the crime.

Question 23

What are the facts for R v Geddes 1996

Answer 23

D intended to kidnap a boy from school. He was discovered in the boys’ lavatory with a rucksack containing a knife and rope.

Question 24

What was held for R v Geddes 1996

Answer 24

Not guilty as he didn’t do any acts to get the boy such as finding the boy and grabbing him, it is merely preparatory