Assault with Intent to Rob (causes GBH)

Question 1

Assault with intent to rob - section and ingredients

Answer 1

Section 236(1)(a) of crimes act - 14 years

1. with intent to rob any person
2. causes GBH
3. to that person or any other person

Question 2

what is intent

Answer 2

A person does something “intentionally” if they mean to do it; they desire a specific result and act with the aim or purpose of achieving it.

Question 3

R v Mohan on intent

Answer 3

A decision to bring about, in so far as it lies within the accused’s power, the commission of the offence…

Question 4

R v Waaka on intent

Answer 4

A fleeting or passing thought is not sufficient; there must be a firm intent or a firm purpose to effect an act.

Question 5

what is a robbery

Answer 5

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 6

what is GBH

Answer 6

Grievous bodily harm can be defined simply as “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.”