Attempts: introduction Flashcards

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1
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Which act does attempts come under?

A

S1 of the criminal attempts act 1981.

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What type of offence is attempts?

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-An incomplete indictable offence

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What sentence can happen for attempts?

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-can be the maximum penalty for the full offence.

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What is meant by an attempt?

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-An attempt is when a person fully intends to commit a crime but for some reason fails to complete the actus reus,

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5
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What is the leading case for attempts?

A

R V White.

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Structure for attempts?

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  1. Intro
  2. Actus reus (more than meerly prepatory, has moved from the planning to the execution).
  3. Mens rea (same intention as to what would be required for the full offence ,direct intention, conditional intent)
  4. Impossibility
  5. Overall X may be liable for…
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