ROBBERY

Question 1

where does the definition of robbery come from and what is the definition

Answer 1

S.8 of the theft act 1968

defined as stealing and immediately before or at the time of stealing and in order to steal using force or threatening force

Question 2

what is the actus reus of robbery

Answer 2

theft plus the use or threat of force at the time of stealing and in order to steal

Question 3

What is the first rule for the actus reus of robbery

Answer 3

there must be theft under s.1 as the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another

Question 4

what does s.3, s.4, s.5 state in robbery

Answer 4

3—> an appropriation (Morris, Lawrence, Hinks)

4—> the property (kelly and lindsay)

5—> property did belong to another (hall, webster)

Question 5

what does the cases of Corcoran and Anderton state

Answer 5

appropriation can take place even if d leaves the property behind

Question 6

What is the second rule for the actus reus of robbery

Answer 6

there must be complete theft

Corcoran and anderton/zerei

Question 7

what does the case of Smith v Desmond Hall state

Answer 7

theft need not be from the owner of the property

Question 8

What is the third rule for the actus reus of robbery

Answer 8

there must be a use or a threat to used force