3.2 Robbery

Question 1

S8 Theft act?

Answer 1

He steals

And immediately before or at the time of doing so

And in order to do so

He used force on any person

Or puts/seeks to put any person in fear of being subjected to force then and there

Question 2

Can the force be used after?

Answer 2

Yes as theft is a continuing act but must be used in order to steal

Question 3

Who does the force have to be used on?

Answer 3

No one it can be anyone

Question 4

Can force be used on property?

Answer 4

Yes if the victim is carrying something then the force used on the property can be transferred to the victim

BUT IT WILL NOT BE CLASSED AS ROBBERY IF THE DEFENDANT STEAL A CIGARETTE

Question 5

What does fear of force include?

Answer 5

Intention on the person stealing from! Cannot be thrift party!

Question 6

Can a third party be used to demand property if they are in fear?

Answer 6

Yes this would be a robbery but the third party has to demand