Criminal law: Preliminary Offence - Attempts Flashcards

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What is an Attempt?

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Defined under s1 of the criminal attempts act 19981 as with intent to commit an offence, a person does more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence.

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What is the actus reas of an attempt?

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When the defendant does an act that is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence.

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What is the mens reas of an attempt?

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When the defendant had intention to commit a full offence.

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What are two example cases of attempt?

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  • R v Gullffer1987 : The
    defendants conviction for an
    attempt was quashed because
    his actions were merely
    preparatory to committing the
    offence
  • R v Tosti1997 : The defendant
    was found guilt of attempted
    burglary.
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What is factual imposibility?

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What is legal imposibility?

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