Paper 1.11b - Robbery Flashcards
What section of what Act defines robbery?
s8 of the Theft Act 1968.
What is the statutory definition of robbery?
D steals, and immediately before or at the time of doing so and in order to do so uses force on any persons or seeks to put them in fear of (then and there) being subjected to force.
What is the AR of robbery?
Theft: appropriating property belonging to another
AND
Force: force or putting someone in fear of force.
What did the case of Robinson decide for robbery?
D cannot be guilty of robbery if no theft has occurred.
Where is it stated in the Theft Act that force must be used immediately before or at the time of a robbery?
Section 8.
TRUE OR FALSE: The force of a robbery must be directed at a staff member of the shop or a police officer for it to constitute robbery.
FALSE - the only requirement is that it must be in order to complete the theft.
If d uses force to escape, are they guilty of robbery? What case decides this?
Yes, Lockley.
How is the standard of force decided in a robbery case?
It is up to the jury to decide.
In a robbery case, D shoved V allowing another D to steal their wallet. What was this case called?
Dawson and Jones.
Is ‘wrenching’ counted as physical force? What case decides this?
Yes, Clouden.
Is ‘snatching’ counted as physical force? What case decides this?
No, P and Others.
What is the mens rea for robbery?
Theft: Dishonesty and intention to permanently deprive.
AND
Intention to use force or threat of force. (Mohan)
