Criminal Attempts

Question 1

Section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981: Definition

Answer 1

If, with intent to commit an offence to which this section applies, a person does an act which is more than merely prepatory to the commission of the offence, he is guilty of attempting to commit the offence.

Question 2

Section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981: Points to Prove

Answer 2

• Suspect must intent to commit the offence
• Must be an indictable offence
• Suspect must do an act
• Act must be more than merely prepatory

Question 3

What type of offences can be attempted?

Answer 3

Indictable, including either-way offences

Question 4

How far should a person go to demonstrate an attempted offence?

Answer 4

The act(s) must be more than merely preparatory. They did not just plan it, they were actively carrying out the offence.

Question 5

Is a person still guilty of an offence under Section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981 if the commision of that offence is actually impossible?

ie. they have done an act, but the overall offence would not be possible

Answer 5

Yes, as long as they have done an act in the commission of the offence, even if the overall offence would be impossible

Question 6

What section and legislation covers interference with a motor vehicle?

Answer 6

Section 9 Criminal Attempts Act 1981

Question 7

Section 9 Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (Interference with a Motor Vehicle): Points to Prove

Answer 7

• Interfere with a motor vehicle or a trailer
• With intent to steal it or take it without owners consent (or anything in/on it)