DEFINITIONS (Robbery) Flashcards
DISHONESTLY
State of mind the offender acted without the belief of consent or authority
WITHOUT CLAIM OF RIGHT
A belief at the time in a proprietary or possessory right in the property
- could be based on mistake or ignorance
PROPERTY
Any real or personal, estate or interest, money, electricity, debt, anything in action, and any other right or interest
EXTORT
To obtain by coercion or intimidation - it is more threatening
- An overbearing of the will of the victim
- threats must affect the victims will for there to be robbery
PREVENT
To keep from happening
OVERCOME
To defeat to prevail over to get the better of in a conflict
GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM
Harm that is really serious
OFFENSIVE WEAPON
Any article made or altered for use for causing bodily injury or intended by the person having it with him for such use
BEING ARMED WITH
The offender is carrying the item or has it available for immediate use a weapon
POSSESSION
Both Physical and mental elements must be proved.
Physical - custody or control
Mental - knowledge and intention