OF09: Robbery

Question 1

What are the 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 property being stolen

Question 2

What defines an Aggravated Robbery?

Answer 2

• Causes GBH to any person
• Two or more offenders
• Armed with any offensive weapon

Question 3

Define Assault with Intent to Rob?

Answer 3

Any person that assaults a person but no theft takes place. Theft unsuccessful

Question 4

Define Demanding with Intent to Steal?

Answer 4

Threatens and demands property with intent to steal it

Question 5

Explain “Theft”

Answer 5

Completed when property is taken by moving the property

Question 6

Explain “Accompanied by Violence”

Answer 6

Violent behaviour before or at time of theft

Question 7

Explain “Threats of Violence”

Answer 7

Threats of violence before at time of theft. Demonstration by conduct or words

Question 8

Explain “Used to extort the property stolen”

Answer 8

Violence of threats used are sufficient to cause the other person to hand over the property against their will

Question 9

Explain “To prevent or to overcome resistance to property being stolen”

Answer 9

Property is taken after any resistance to its taking has been prevented or overcome