Robbery Flashcards
definition
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
part 1 actus reus
D must have committed a theft (Robinson)
part 2 actus reus
force/threat of force must be used (Dawson)
force is given its ordinary meaning, any amount of force is enough
side rules to part 2 actus reus
(Clouden)
(B&R v DPP)
Clouden?
indirect force is enough for a robbery
B&R v DPP
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
part 3 actus reus
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
part 4 actus reus
force must be used in order to steal (Lockley)
force is used in order to steal if D is still on the premises
men’s rea of robbery
dishonesty (s2)
intention to permanently deprive (s6)
intention to use force or threat of force (Mohan)
men’s rea of robbery
intention to use force or use threat of force