Lecture 26 - robbery

Question 1

what is robbery

Answer 1

its covered under s8 of the theft act and it covers theft and oapa

Question 2

what is the sentencing for robbery

Answer 2

maximum sentence of life imprisonment

Question 3

what does s8 state robbery is

Answer 3

a person is guilty of robbery if he steals and immediately before or at the time of doing so and in order to do so he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force

Question 4

what is the actus reus for robbery

Answer 4

a theft must be take place and be proved, force must be used in at least one of three ways as stated in s8(1) , the force must be used immediately before or at the time of the theft, the force used must be in order to steal

Question 5

what is the mens rea for robbery

Answer 5

the mens rea for theft (dishonesty and intention to permanently deprive) and intention to use force in order to steal