Attenpts

Question 1

Section of law attempts is under

Answer 1

S. 1 criminal attempts act 1981-where a D does an act which is more than merely preparatory with the intention to commit the full crime

Question 2

Stage 1

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Key case Geddes

Answer 3

1. Had the accused moved from planning or preperation to execution or implementation
2. Had the accused done an act showing that he was actually trying to commit the full offence

Question 4

Men’s rea

Answer 4

D must intend to commit the full offence recklessness is not enough

Question 5

Side rule for mens rea

Answer 5

Attempting the impossible is not a defence (shiv puri) you can still be found guilty because you have the men’s rea for the offence

Question 6

Men’s rea for attempted murder

Answer 6

Is intention to kill only (whybrow)