Robbery

Question 1

Robbery

Answer 1

-s.8 Theft Act 1968
-AR:completed theft, force or threat of force, immediately before or at the time of the theft
-MR: force in order to steal

Question 2

Completed theft.

Answer 2

-All elements of theft must be present before there can be a robbery

Question 3

Corcoran v Anderton

Answer 3

-Theft was complete therefore there was a robbery. (was an appropriation even though the bag was not taken)

Question 4

R v Waters

Answer 4

-Not a completed theft therefore not a robbery.

Question 5

R v Dawson and James

Answer 5

-Force is an ordinary word and for the jury to decide.

Question 6

R v Clouden

Answer 6

-Force can be indirectly applied to property being held by V for a robbery.

Question 7

P v DPP

Answer 7

-Taking something out of someone’s hand is not considered force.

Question 8

B and R v DPP

Answer 8

• No need to show the victim felt threatened/ Threat of force can be implied.

Question 9

R v Hale

Answer 9

-Theft can be a continuing act.

Question 10

R v Lockley

Answer 10

-Theft was still ongoing as D had not left the property.