A person does an act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence
Mens Rea for Attempt
Intention to commit the offence
R v Gullefer - Actus Reus
Attempt begins when the defendant embarks on the crime proper
R v Geddes - Actus Reus
The defendant hadn't moved from planning or preparatory to execution
Actus Reus - R v Tosti
The defendant had examined and damaged the lock. He was guilty as he had began the act
Mens Rea
The defendant must have the mens rea for the crime. Condition intent allows for the defendant to be charged if they would have stolen if there was something there.
Mens Rea for Murder
Intention to kill must be proven, GBH is not sufficient. R v Whybrow
Recklessness
Isn't sufficient for attempt. R v Millard and Vernon
Impossibility
A person may be guilty of attempting to commit an offence even though the facts are such that the commission of the offence is impossible. R v Shivpuri
