Criminal Attempts Flashcards
1
Q
What evidence must be provided in Criminal Attempts?
A
The act was IMMEDIATLEY and not REMOTLEY connected with commission of the crime
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More than merely proprietary (more than just preparing to commit an offence)
2
Q
What does Mens Rea mean?
A
Guilty Mind
3
Q
Define Section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981
A
If with INTENT to commit an offence to which this section applies
A person does an act with is MORE THAN MERELY PREPARATORY to the commission of the offence
They are guilty of attempting to commit the offence
