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Attempts (An attempt is when the D tries to commit an offence but fails…
Attempts
An attempt is when the D tries to commit an offence but fails yet it is obvious that the D should be held liable as they are clearly dangerous (White)
Definition is found under s.1(1) Criminal Attempts Act 1981- 'a person does an act which is more than merely preparatory'
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AG ref No1 of 1992 (1993)- D need not have performed the last act before the crime proper nor need he or she have reached the 'point of no return'
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Guilty of committing a crime which is impossible, results in a conviction
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COA- how to consider attempts
1) moved from planning or preparation to execution or implementation
2) accused done an act showing that he was trying to commit the full offence, or had he only got as far as getting read or positioning himself or equipping himself
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