Property Offences - Robbery Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of robbery?
A
Taking property from someone unlawfully by force or by threat of force.
2
Q
What is the authority that sets out the definition of robbery?
A
S8 of the Theft Act
3
Q
What is the AR of robbery?
A
- theft (appropriation, property, belonging to another)
- Force or putting or seeking to put any person in fear of force.
4
Q
What is the MR of robbery?
A
- MR of theft ( dishonesty, intention to permenantly deprive)
- intended to use force to steal.
5
Q
Explain force/threat of force (AR)
A
The jury will decide if the defendants actions will amount to use of force, they must use force or intend to cause the victim to fear the use of force.
6
Q
What is the case for force/threat of force (AR)?
A
B and R v DPP
7
Q
Explain force immediately before or at the time of the theft (AR)
A
Must use force Immediately before or at the time of doing so to be found guilty of a robbery.
8
Q
What is the case for immediately before or at the time of the theft?(AR)
A
R v lockley
