Inchoate Offences

Question 1

D is guilty of attempting to commit an offence if they do something more than merely __________ towards its commission

Answer 1

preparatory

Question 2

Attempt of a crime requires _______ to commit the underlying crime, even if this can be committed __________

Answer 2

intent, recklessly

Question 3

Can D still be guilty of an offence where that offence is physically impossible?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Can D still be guilty of an offence where that offence is legally impossible?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What is meant by conspiracy?

Answer 5

An agreement between 2+ parties to carry out an ofence

Question 6

Who are 4 groups of people who cannot be part of a conspiracy?

Answer 6

1. Child
2. Person lacking mental capacity
3. Spouses
4. Intended victim which the statute aims to protect

Question 7

Like with attempt, an agreement to commit an act which is ________ impossible can still be the basis of a charge, but an agreement to commit an act which is ________ impossible cannot.

Answer 7

factually, legally