Robbery Flashcards
What section of the Theft Act defines robbery?
s.8
What is robbery defined as?
When a person steals and immediately before or at the time of stealing uses force or seeks to put another in fear of being subjected to it.
What did Corcoran v. Anderson decide?
Theft is first required to prove robbery.
What did R v. Dawson and James decide?
The question as to whether the force was sufficient was for the jury.
What did R v. Clouden decide?
Force used on the property will suffice.
Is a link required between the theft and force?
Yes. if there is not, the two will be regarded as separate.
What is theft often regarded as?
A continuing act.
What happened in R v. Lockley?
The theft was a continuing act therefore it continued when the d. used force on the shopkeeper when leaving.
What is the mens rea required for robbery?
The same for theft (dishonesty and intention to permanently deprive) and intentional or reckless application of force.
What did R v. Robinson decide?
The question as to whether d. was dishonest was for the jury to decide.
