Robbery Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
Under s8 of the theft act 1968 as where D steals and immediately before or at the time of stealing uses force or a threat of force in order to steal with intent
2
Q
What needs to be complete?
A
There needs to be a complete theft meaning both the AR and MR are satisfied (waters)
3
Q
What is force?
A
Given its ordinary meaning of the slightest touch (Dawson and James)
4
Q
When does force need to be used?
A
At the time of stealing:
(Hale) force can be a continuing act
(Lockley) force used in order to escape
5
Q
What is the men’s rea?
A
MR for theft + intention to use force or threat of force in order to steal
