Robbery

Question 1

What are the 4 components** to **robbery?

Answer 1

• Steals (5 fingers of theft)
• Immediately before** or **at the time of stealing
• Uses force on any person
• Or seeks** or **puts** any person in **fear of** being subjected right there to **force

Question 2

If someone uses force** whilst **stealing** property, would this constitute as **robbery?

Answer 2

Yes** - use of **force before or at the time** of theft would constitute **robbery

Question 3

What section** of the **Theft Act 1968** does **Robbery come under?

Answer 3

Section 8

Question 4

What is the maximum sentence** for **robbery?

Answer 4

Life imprisonment

Question 5

Which 5 elements** of **theft** need to be met before a crime can be classed as a **robbery?

Answer 5

• Dishonestly
• Appropriates
• Property
• Belonging to another
• With the intention of permanently depriving

Question 6

If force** is used **after a theft, would this upgrade the crime to robbery?

Answer 6

No** - **force or threat of force** must be used **before or at the time of the event

Question 7

If a defendant were to punch a victim** and knock them out, **then decide** to **steal something from them would this count as robbery?

Answer 7

No** - **force** must be **used in order** to **steal