OF03: Robbery

Question 1

4 elements of Robbery

Answer 1

Theft
Accompanied by violence
OR
Accompanied by threats of violence

To any person
OR
To any property

Used to extort the property stolen
Or
To prevent or overcome resistance to the stolen property.

Question 2

Accompanied by violence

Answer 2

Violence before or at the time of theft

Question 3

Accompanied by threats of violence

Answer 3

Threat of violence before at the time of the theft, demonstrated by conduct or words.

Question 4

Theft

Answer 4

All elements of theft need to be present

Question 5

Used to extort the property stolen

Answer 5

The violence or threats used by the offender are sufficient to cause the person to hand over the property against their will.
“Give me the money or I’ll beat you up”
“Smash the car or give me money”

Question 6

To prevent or overcome resistance to the property being stolen

Answer 6

The property is taken by the offender after any resistance to its taking has been prevented or over come.
“Snatching a bag but lady holds on”
“Punching”

Question 7

Aggravated Robbery

Answer 7

A robbery that causes harm to any person and that requires 2 or more people

Question 8

Assault with intent to rob

Answer 8

Assaults with the intention to rob any person.

Question 9

Demanding with intent to steal

Answer 9

Demanding any property from any persons with intent to steal. Section 239(2)