Robbery Flashcards
1
Q
Which section of legislation involves robbery?
A
Section 8 The Theft Act 1968
2
Q
What are the points to prove for robbery?
A
- Steals
- And immediately before or at the time of doing so
- And in order to do so
- Uses force on any person
- Or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force
3
Q
What is important when regarding fear in robbery?
A
The victim is not required to be in fear for robbery to occur, what is important is the intention of the suspect to cause fear
4
Q
For robbery, does the threat need to be directed at the person who has the poperty?
A
No, but whoever is threatened must fear for themselves, they cannot fear for another
5
Q
What type of offence is robbery and what is the maximum sentence?
A
Indictment only at Crown Court
Maximum sentence of life imprisonment
