Criminal Attempts

Question 1

Definition of a Criminal Attempt

Answer 1

If, with intent to commit an offence triable on indictment, a person does an act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence, they are guilty of attempting to commit the offence

Question 2

Factual Impossibility

Answer 2

You believe it is illegal (it’s is), you believe you are in possession (you’re not) = attempt completed

Question 3

Legal impossibility

Answer 3

You believe it is illegal (it isn’t), you believe you are in possession (you are) = no crime ad there are no laws against it