Attempts

• What defines attempted offences under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981?

  Acts more than merely preparatory to an offence
• What does 'more than merely preparatory' mean according to the Gullefer test?

  It means embarking upon the crime proper
• In the case of Campbell, why was the defendant not guilty of attempted robbery?

  He had not embarked on the crime proper
• What distinguishes Jones's actions as 'more than merely preparatory' in his attempted crime?

  He pointed a gun at the victim
• What actions did Tosti take that were considered 'more than merely preparatory'?

  He brought tools and examined locks
• What act did White commit that was classified as 'more than merely preparatory'?

  He put poison in his mother's drink
• What is the mens rea (MR) required for attempted offences?

  Intention to commit an offence
• In Whybrow's case, what was determined about the intent required for attempted murder?

  Only intent to kill suffices for attempted murder
• According to Mohan, what is essential for attempts?

  Intention is an essential ingredient