Demanding with intent to steal Flashcards
1
Q
Section (1)
A
239 (1), Crimes Act 1961
2
Q
Ingredients
A
- Without claim of right
- by force or with any threat
- compels any person to execute, make accept, endorse, alter or destroy any document
- capable of conferring a pecuniary advantage
- with intent to obatin any benefit
3
Q
Section (2)
A
- With menaces or by any threat
- demands any property
- from any person
- with intent to steal it
4
Q
why does it not amount to robbery
A
Threats or force is used to cause another to create, alter or deal with a document which is capable of conferring a pecuniary advantage
This is not robbery as no “property” has been taken
5
Q
Execute
A
Do what the law requires to validate a document
6
Q
Demand
A
Clear request, made firmly
Can be communicated to a person other than the person who the demand is directed.
7
Q
Menaces
A
Words or conduct convey a threat of something detrimental or unpleasant happening
