Dangerous proximity doctrine

The dangerous proximity doctrine is an American 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
  1. Criminal Law - Cases and Materials, 7th ed. 2012, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business; John Kaplan, Robert Weisberg, Guyora Binder, ISBN 978-1-4548-0698-1,
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