Robbery

Question 1

I

Answer 1

The d will also be liable for robbery

Question 2

D

Answer 2

Section 8 theft act 1968 defines robbery as were the d steals and immediately before or at the time and order to do so uses force or the threat of force

Question 3

E

Answer 3

Stage 1 states the d must have committed a theft (Robinson)

Question 4

A

Answer 4

Apply using this phrase this has already been established above

Question 5

E

Answer 5

Stage 2 states the the d must use force or the threat of force
(Dawson) force is given its ordinary meaning so any amount of force is enough

Side rules
- indirect force - force can even be applied to the v’s clothing/ bag (clouded)
- threats of force- even if the d doesn’t feel fear this is enough B&R v DPP

Question 6

A

Answer 6

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Question 7

E

Answer 7

Under stage 3 the force must be used immediately before or at the time of the theft (Hale)
Appropriation is a continuing act so as long as force takes place “at some point” this is enough

Question 8

A

Answer 8

Apply

Question 9

E

Answer 9

Under stage 4 the force must be used in order to steam (lockley)

Question 10

A

Answer 10

Apply

Question 11

E

Answer 11

Firstly the men’s Rea of theft must be established- dishonesty and an intention to permanently deprive (Robinson)

Question 12

A

Answer 12

Apply using the phrase this has already been established above

Question 13

E

Answer 13

The men’s Rea of robbery is the intention MOHAN to use force or the threat of force

Question 14

A

Answer 14

Apply