Robbery Flashcards
What kind of offence is robbery?
Indictable.
What is the maximum sentence for robbery?
Maximum life sentence.
Where is robbery defined?
Section 8 of the Theft Act 1968.
What is the definition of robbery?
D steals and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, uses force on any person, or seeks to put them in fear of being then and there subjected to force.
What is the actus reus?
- The actus reus of theft.
- Appropriating property belonging to another.
What was held in R v Robinson?
If there is no theft then there is no robbery.
What does section 8 of the Theft Act 1968 state?
Force/threat of force must be used immediately before or at the time of the theft.
Who can the force/threat of force be used on?
- Anyone.
- Doesn’t have to be V.
What must the purpose of the force/threat of force be?
In order to steal.
What was held in R v Dawson?
Force can be minimal force.
What is the mens rea?
- Mens rea of theft.
- Dishonesty, using the Ivey Test.
- Intent to permanently deprive.
What must D intend to do?
Use force/the threat of force.
What case defines intent?
R v Mohan.
How does R v Mohan define intent?
“A desire to bring about the prohibited consequence.”
