Criminal Attempts Flashcards
1
Q
Section and Act for Criminal Attempts?
A
S1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981
2
Q
Definition of Section 1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981?
A
- with intent to commit
- an offence to which this section applies
- a person
- does an act
- which is more than merely preparatory
- to the full commission of the offence
- they are guilty of attempting to commit the offence.
3
Q
What is the impossibility rule?
A
- may be guilty
- even if facts are such
- that commission is impossible
4
Q
if they think they are committing an offence, but the circumstances mean they are not, are they still guilty?
A
Yes
5
Q
What is Section 44 Magistrates Act 1980?
A
Aid/ Abet/ Counsel/ Procure
6
Q
What does aid mean?
A
Help/ assist
Before or at time of commission of offence
7
Q
What does Abet mean?
A
Incite/ instigate
8
Q
What does counsel mean?
A
Advise/ solicit
9
Q
What does procure mean?
A
Provide/ obtain
