People v. Rizzo
Brief

Citation246 N.Y. 334, 158 N.E. 888 (1927) Brief Fact Summary. Defendant was convicted of attempted robbery. However, at the time he was arrested, he never found the targeted individual he wanted to rob. Synopsis of Rule of Law. Only the acts so near the accomplishment of a crime that in all reasonable probability the crime itself would have been committed but for timely interference. ...

People v. Rizzo
Brief

Citation246 N.Y. 334, 158 N.E. 888 (1927) Brief Fact Summary. The Defendant, Rizzo and three others (Defendant), were convicted of attempted robbery, despite the fact they were caught by police prior to ever coming within the vicinity of the person they allegedly attempted to rob at gunpoint. Synopsis of Rule of Law. An “attempt” to commit a crime is not proven unless a defendant’s actions come very near to the actual accomplishment of the attempted crime. ...

People v. Rizzo
Brief

Citation246 N.Y. 334, 158 N.E. 888 (1927) Brief Fact Summary. The Defendant, Charles Rizzo (Defendant) and three others planned to commit a robbery. They looked for the man they were supposed to rob, but had not found him when two police officers who were following them arrested them. Synopsis of Rule of Law. An attempt requires a dangerous proximity to the accomplishment of the crime. ...