270 Ga. App. 341 - New v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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14 state decisions

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1. “To constitute an attempt there must be an act done in pursuance of the intent, and more or less directly tending to the commission of the crime. In general, the act must be inexplicable as a lawful act, and must be more than mere preparation. Yet it can not accurately be said that no preparations can amount to an attempt. It is a question of degree, and depends upon the circumstances of each case. . . . The fact that further steps must be taken before the crime can be completed does not preclude such a finding that the steps already undertaken are substantial.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 274 Ga. App. 32 - McKinney v. State · 272 Ga. App. 587 - Leaptrot v. State

2. “New went to McDonald’s armed with a BB handgun that resembled a semiautomatic pistol. He parked his car in several different locations in the parking lot, surreptitiously watching a group of people standing outside the restaurant, and wore a mask that covered his face. Moreover, when confronted by Officer Spellman, New drew his gun.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 295 Ga. App. 616 - Thurman v. State