State v. Shepard

OPINON

Does the crime of attempted larceny from the person require an attempted taking of an object that actually was on or attached to the victims physical person? Or is it enough that, when the perpetrator attempted to take the object in question, it was within the victims immediate presence and control, even though it was not touching or attached physically to the victim’s person? ■ A Superior Court trial justice opted for the latter interpretation, and, for the reasons explained below, we concur that this was the proper construction.

Facts and Travel

The defendant, Daniel S. Shepard, appeals…