Robbery Flashcards

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Definition

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Section 8 Theft Act 1968 “Where the D steals and immediately before or at the time, and in order to do so, uses force or the threat of force”

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stage 1 actus reus

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The D must have committed a theft (Robinson)
“This has been established above”

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Stage 2 actus reus

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The D must use force or the threat of force
(Dawson) any amount of force is enough
-indirect force (Clouden)
-Threats of force (B&R v DPP)

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Stage 3 actus reus

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force must be used immediately before or at the time of the theft
(Hale) appropriation is a continuing act, as long as force takes place at some point, this is enough

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stage 4 actus reus

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force must be used in order to steal (Lockley)

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Mens rea

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Mens rea of theft must be established “This has already been established above”
intention to use force or the threat of force (Mohan)

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