Robbery

Question 1

Robinson (1977)

Answer 1

The defendants robbery conviction was quashed as the defendant had an honest belief that he was entitled to the money.

Question 2

Dawson and James (1976)

Answer 2

The CofA upheld the conviction stating that force was an ordinary word and it is for the Jury to decide if there had been force

Question 3

B and R v DPP (2007)

Answer 3

The conviction was upheld as there was no need to show the victim was scared under the theft act

Question 4

R v Bentham (2005)

Answer 4

The defendant intended to cause fear through his actions and it is irrelevant as to whether the threat is real or not

Question 5

Hale (1979)

Answer 5

The CofA upheld the robbery convictions as theft was seen as a continuing act so the force was used at the time of the theft in order to steal