Attempt

• A person does an act which is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence
• Act for attempt?

  Criminal attempts act 1981
• Intent to commit the offence. Actus reus or mens rea?

  mens rea
• Intention to commit GBH is not enough to be convicted of attempted murder. True or false?

  True
• A person can be guilty of an attempt even if the commissions of the full offence is not possible. True or false?

  True
• intention to cause GBH sec 18 is enough to be convicted of attempted murder. True or false?

  False
• Offences which have a charge of attempt:

  • Murder
  • GBH sec 18
  • ABH
  • Robbery
  • Theft