Robbery

Question 1

Name the AR and MR of robbery

Answer 1

AR:

AR of theft [appropriation of property belonging to another]
Force
On any person
Use or threat of force immediately before or at the time of stealing

MR:

MR of theft [dishonest, intention to permanently deprive]
Intend to use force in order to steal

Question 2

Can you commit robbery without committing theft?

Answer 2

NO

Question 3

What are the three ways in which the AR of “force, or threat of force” can be understood”?

Answer 3

1) Uses force
2) Puts a person in fear of being then and there subjected to force
3) Seeks to put a person in fear of being then and there subjected to force

Question 4

How is force understood? Does it require violence?

Answer 4

Ordinary meaning - no need for violence

Can be applied via property / force to detach property

Question 5

How is “puts a person in fear” understood?

Answer 5

No need to apply physical force against a person to satisfy this element - threat that force will be used is enough

No need to fear the actual force used against them

Question 6

How is “on any person” understood?

Answer 6

Threat / use of force does not have to be directed towards the person from whom the property is stolen

Question 7

How does the court handle robbery when the use of force occurs after the theft has been committed?

Answer 7

Court will continue the appropriation as a continuous act