Attempts and Accomplices

Question 1

Criminal Attempt

Answer 1

Criminal Attempts Act 1981 -
AR: D has don an act and it is more than merely preparatory.
MR: D intended to commit the substantive offence s.1(3)

Question 2

Accomplice

Answer 2

Magistrates Court Act 1980 s.44

Question 3

Accomplice MR

Answer 3

A must intend to do the act or say the words that assisted/encouraged. A must have knowledge of the circumstances. A has to intend for the Principle offender to commit the specific offence.

Question 4

Bainbridge

Answer 4

The accomplice has to know the type of crime.

Question 5

Maxwell

Answer 5

The accomplice knows the crime is within a limited range.

Question 6

Jogee

Answer 6

There is sufficient evidence of the accomplice’s foresight/understanding of what might happen to about to intent.