Robbery

Question 1

Define Robbery

Answer 1

A person commits robbery if they steal 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 subject to force.

Question 2

State the Robbery Act

Answer 2

Section 8 Theft Act 1968

Question 3

How is Robbery tried

Answer 3

Indictable
Max - Life imprisonment

Question 4

Define Section 8 Theft Act 1968

Answer 4

A person commits robbery is they steal
and immediately before doing so 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 subject to force

Question 5

Explain meaning of “steals” as applies Section 8 Theft Act 1968

Answer 5

Robbery can not occur without a theft taking place. Intent to permanently deprive the other of property

Question 6

Explain “immediately before or at the time of doing so” as related to robbery

Answer 6

There must be an unbroken chain of events. Must be immediately before or at the time of appropriation of property.

Question 7

Explain meaning of “in order to do so” as relates to Robbery

Answer 7

The force used or fear of force must be to commit theft. Cannot be to aid an escape.

Question 8

State the power to deal with the offence of Robbery

Question 9

State Robbery Points to Prove

Answer 9

DATE + LOCATION

STEALS PROPERTY

IMMEDIATLEY BEFORE OR AT THE TIME OF DOING SO

OR IN ORDER TO DO SO

USED FORCE ON ANY PERSON

OR

SEEK TO PUT ANY PERSON IN FEAR OF BEING THEN AND THERE SUBJECT TO FORCE