AR of robbery

Question 1

R v Dawson and James

Answer 1

D1 pushed V in which V lost his balance allowing D2 to take his wallet

theft with force used at the time, joint responsibility

Question 2

R v Clouden 1987

P v DPP 2012

Answer 2

D wrenched shopping basket from V’s hand

D snatched cigarette from V’s hand without touching the hand in any way

FORCE CAN BE APPLIED FOR AN OBJECT IF IT INTERFERES WITH THE VICTIM

Question 3

B & R v DPP

Answer 3

School boy was stopped and searched by a group of boys who took his phone, TravelCard and watch; they had also pushed him around for no serious injuries, victim said he was not fearful

Question 4

R v Hale

Answer 4

D broke into V’s house, D1 covered V’s mouth whilst D2 took jewellery, before they left, they tied V up

THEFT WAS STILL ONGOING AND THEY HAD USED FORCE AT THE TIME OF THEFT

Question 5

R v Lockley

Answer 5

D caught stealing cans of beer, D used force to escape shop and argued theft was complete when he did so

WHEN USING FORCE TO ESCAPE A THEFT OR APPROPRIATION, ITS STILL A CONTINUING ACT IF YOU ARE USING FORCE TO ESCAPE