Atempting to Commit an Imprisonable Offence

Question 1

Attempting to commit an impressionable offence.

What are the three conditions that must apply to gain a conviction for an attempt?

Answer 1

• Intent (mens rea)

– Act (actus reus)

– Approximate (how close was the offender to committing the offence)

Question 2

Attempting to commit in impressionable events.

Can offenders still be convicted if it was impossible to carry out the offence?

Answer 2

Yes. Offenders can still be convicted as long as they believe that was possible to carry out the fence even if it was possible.

Question 3

Crimes act 1961.

Section 72?

Answer 3

Attempts.

(Attempts to convert an impressionable offence)

Question 4

Crimes act 1961.

Section 311?

Answer 4

Attempt to commit or procure commission of an offence.

(Liable for half the sentence of the actual offence)