Factual and Legal Impossibility (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What distinction did the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 introduce regarding impossibility?
What distinction did the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 introduce regarding impossibility?
Factual v legal impossibility
In factual impossibility, why can a defendant still be convicted of attempt?
In factual impossibility, why can a defendant still be convicted of attempt?
Offence exists in law but facts prevent it
In R v Shivpuri, what did the defendant carry believing it was heroin?
In R v Shivpuri, what did the defendant carry believing it was heroin?
Harmless vegetable-based material
What is legal impossibility?
What is legal impossibility?
Defendant believes they're committing crime but no offence exists
What happened in Anderton v Ryan (1985)?
What happened in Anderton v Ryan (1985)?
Conviction quashed for handling believed stolen goods
In R v Jones (2007), who was 'Amy' that the defendant tried to solicit?
In R v Jones (2007), who was 'Amy' that the defendant tried to solicit?
An undercover policewoman
What mens rea standard did R v Pace and Rogers (2014) establish for attempts?
What mens rea standard did R v Pace and Rogers (2014) establish for attempts?
Intent for all elements of offence
Can Martin be convicted of attempted murder if he stabs someone already dead?
Can Martin be convicted of attempted murder if he stabs someone already dead?
Yes, factual impossibility
Can Jade be convicted if she sells face masks on Sunday thinking it's illegal?
Can Jade be convicted if she sells face masks on Sunday thinking it's illegal?
No, legal impossibility
What's the key difference between factual and legal impossibility for convictions?
What's the key difference between factual and legal impossibility for convictions?
Factual: conviction possible; Legal: not