Aggravated Robbery (Causes GBH)

Question 1

Aggravated Robbery (Causes GBH) - section and ingredients

Answer 1

Section 235(a) of crimes act - 14 years

1. robs any person
2. and at the time of OR immediately before OR immediately after the robbery
3. causes GBH to any person

Question 2

what is a robbery

Answer 2

1. theft
2. accompanied by violence or threats of violence
3. to any person or property
4. used to extort the property stolen OR prevent or overcome resistance to it being stolen

Question 3

what is “at the time of”

Answer 3

During the commission of the theft, at the time of taking with the required intent.

Question 4

what is “immediately before”

Answer 4

Refers to the connection in time between the robbery and the infliction of grievous bodily harm.

Question 5

what is “immediately after”

Answer 5

Refers to the connection in time between the robbery and the infliction of grievous bodily harm.

Question 6

what is grievous bodily harm

Answer 6

harm that is really serious

Question 7

DPP v Smith on bodily harm and grievous

Answer 7

Bodily harm” needs no explanation and “grievous” means no more and no less than “really serious