Is an attempt to commit a crime known to law, that was thwarted by chance, still a criminal attempt under section 24(1) of the Criminal Code?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. Byers, 2007 CanLII 34852 (ON SC):
An attempt to commit a crime known to law, that is thwarted by chance, is still a criminal attempt within the meaning of section 24(1). United States of America v. Dynar, supra at para. 67 The Writings
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