Robbery Flashcards
What section is robbery under the theft act 1968?
S8
Can you have robbery without theft?
No.
Corcoran v Anderton- one of the D’s hit a woman in the back as tugged her bag. She dropped the bag and the D’s ran off because she was attracting attention. It was held the theft was complete so they were guilty of robbery.
How much force is required in robbery?
Can be minimal
Definition of robbery
A person is guilty of robbery if:
He steals
And immediate before, or at the time of doing so
And in order to do so
He uses force on any person or
He puts to seek to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force
Case of lapier
Pulling and earring from an ear is sufficient force for robbery.
Case of Dawson and James
One of the D’s pushed the victim causing him to loose balance which enabled the other D to take his wallet. Guilty
Case of hale
Putting a hand over someone’s mouth is enough force for robbery. D’s entered a property and covered the woman’s mouth. One went upstairs and picked up a jewellery box. Before they left they tied the woman up. On appeal D’s argued that theft was complete as soon as the box was picked up so the force didn’t coincide. Convictions upheld
Case of clouden
Snatching is sufficient for robbery
Case of B and R v DPP
The victim was a school boy who was stopped by a group of boys who asked for his phone and money. No serious violence was used but he was pushed and his arms were held. The boy said he didn’t feel scared but the D’s were guilty of robbery
When must the force it threat happen?
Then and there
Case of lockley
D was caught shoplifting. He used force on the shop keeper who tried to stop him escaping. D appealed on the basis the theft was complete when he used the force. Upheld conviction
What must the purpose of the force be?
It must be in order to steal not to escape after
Must force be intended for robbery?
Yes, no offence to accidentally use force
