Robbery

Question 1

Max sentence for robbery

Answer 1

indicatable- life

Question 2

Robbery s.8(1) Theft Act

Answer 2

Can be seen as Theft with force!
Whenever in a scenario there is the slightest push nudge or contact in a Theft, consider Robbery!

Question 3

Actus Reus

Answer 3

as for Theft 1) approprating 2) property 3) belonging to another) plus
Use of force; or
Putting or seeking to put a person in fear of subjection to force
in order to steal immediately before or at the time of stealing.

Question 4

Mens Rea

Answer 4

As for theft (1) intention to permanently deprive 2)dishonesty)
Intent or recklessness as to the use of or threat of force.

Question 5

What amounts to force or threat of force on a person

Answer 5

Force or threat of force should be noticeable – though not necessarily to the victim.

Question 6

What connection must there be between the force and the theft?

Answer 6

The force or threat must be used in order to steal. If it is used to commit another offence e.g. rape it is not robbery!