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    The document discusses the parties and stages involved in committing a crime. It notes there are four stages: mens rea (guilty mind), preparation, and attempt. An attempt involves a purposeful action by the offender and judges have discretion when prosecuting attempts. Common law will be applied to determine if an attempt occurred.

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    The document discusses the parties and stages involved in committing a crime. It notes there are four stages: mens rea (guilty mind), preparation, and attempt. An attempt involves a purposeful action by the offender and judges have discretion when prosecuting attempts. Common law will be applied to determine if an attempt occurred.

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    4 Stages of A Crime: 1. Mens Rea 2. Preparation - : Law of Crimes Notes

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    LAW OF CRIMES

    NOTES

    Parties to the crime- parties who are answerable- offender

    Principle of 1st degree.

    4 stages of a crime:

    1. Mens rea
    2. Preparation –
    3. Attempt

    An attempt- discretion on the judges

    Common law will be applied.

    Attempt is a purposeful action. One cannot recklessly or negligently attempt to commit an offence.

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