CASE LAW (Robbery)

Question 1

R V LAPIER

Answer 1

Robbery is complete the instant the property is taken, even if possession by the thief is momentary

Question 2

R V COX

Answer 2

Both a physical and mental element must be proved to satisfy possession
Physical - custody or control
Mental - knowledge or intention

Question 3

R V MAIHI

Answer 3

‘Nexus’ must be a connection or link between the act of stealing and a threat of violence
(Use in every robbery liability including Agg Rob)

Question 4

R V BROUGHTON

Answer 4

Verbal threats of violence “give me your phone or I will….”

Question 5

PENEHA V POLICE

Answer 5

Actual physical violence (not an assault) causing bodily injury or discomfort (use where actual violence has occurred in liability)

Question 6

DPP V SMITH

Answer 6

Grievous means no more and no less that ‘really serious’

Question 7

R V JOYCE

Answer 7

At least two persons or more and physically present at the time of robbery

Question 8

R V GALEY

Answer 8

Being together with - two or more persons must have “common intention” to use thier combined force