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Attempts
Term | Definition |
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R v Gullefer | D jumped onto a greyhound racetrack to void the race. This was merely preparatory |
R v Geddes | D found in boys toilet. acts were merely preparatory |
Campbell | fake gun, and note found loitering outside a post office. This was merely preparatory |
Boyle and Boyle | found standing by a door with a broken lock and hinge. this was embarking on the crime proper - attempt. |
Jones | shortened barrel of shotgun. pointed gun at V in car. These were more than preparatory acts. |
Walker and Hayles | Threw V off balcony. Since it was virtually certain, conviction upheld |
Whybrow | MR for murder = intent to kill |
Millard and Vernon | Pushed against wooden fence in stadium - reckless as to criminal damage. Recklessness isn't sufficient mens rea for an attempt |
Anderton v Ryan | Overulled by shivpuri |
Shivpuri | You can attempt the impossible (drug smuggling) |