Dangerous proximity doctrine
The dangerous proximity doctrine is a standard for distinguishing between preparation and attempt in a criminal case.[1]: 683 It was advocated by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.[1]: 683 The standard is not a clear bright line. The evidence that preparatory acts are an actual attempt is considered to be stronger if the offense is more probable and more grave or serious.[1]: 683 It has similarities with the physical proximity doctrine.[1]: 683
References
- ^ a b c d Criminal Law - Cases and Materials, 7th ed. 2012, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business; John Kaplan, Robert Weisberg, Guyora Binder, ISBN 978-1-4548-0698-1, [1]