Robbery Flashcards

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1
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definition

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S8 theft act 1968
D steals and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, uses force or the threat of force

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part 1 actus reus

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D must have committed a theft (Robinson)

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part 2 actus reus

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force/threat of force must be used (Dawson)
force is given its ordinary meaning, any amount of force is enough

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side rules to part 2 actus reus

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(Clouden)
(B&R v DPP)

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Clouden?

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indirect force is enough for a robbery

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B&R v DPP

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threat of force can be express or implied, V doesn’t have to actually be in fear, it is enough that D seeks to put V in fear

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part 3 actus reus

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force must be used immediately before or at time of theft + must be connected to the theft
(Hale) -appropriation is a continuing act + as long as force takes place at some point then D is guilty

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part 4 actus reus

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force must be used in order to steal (Lockley)
force is used in order to steal if D is still on the premises

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9
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men’s rea of robbery

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dishonesty (s2)
intention to permanently deprive (s6)
intention to use force or threat of force (Mohan)

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men’s rea of robbery

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intention to use force or use threat of force

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