Robbery Flashcards
1
Q
Where is robbery defined
A
Defined in S8 of the theft act 1968, as using or threatening force immediately before, or at the time of stealing
2
Q
What’s the structure of robbery
A
- Completed theft
- Force
- Person
- Force time
- Force must be used
- MR
3
Q
R v Robinson
A
If an element or theft is missing, then there can be no robbery
4
Q
R v Dawson and James
A
Even a slight touch can amount to force
5
Q
Rp v Dpp
A
Taking something will not amount to force
6
Q
R v clouden
A
Force can be applied to a person indirectly
7
Q
Smith v Desmond
A
D doesn’t have to use or threaten force on the victim of the theft
8
Q
R v Hale
A
Theft can be a continuing act, any force used during the theft will be ‘at the time of the theft’
9
Q
R v lockley
A
Appropriation continuing when force used, so force being used in order to steal
10
Q
MR
A
D must intend to steal by using force
