Commonwealth v. Willard

Opinion by

Ross, J.,

This appeal involves, inter alia, the question whether the evidence is sufficient to sustain the defendant-appellant’s conviction of an attempt to commit abortion. In brief the issue is whether the acts committed by the appellant constituted an attempt within the meaning of the law or were merely preparatory to the commission of a crime. Since in our opinion the acts of the appellant did not constitute an attempt, it follows that the evidence was insufficient to sustain her conviction. Consequently, it will not be.necessary to discuss or decide the other contentions…