Robbery Flashcards
1
Q
Section 8 Theft Act 1968
A
Appropriates
Property
BTA
Use of force/threat of force
Dishonestly
IPD
Intention to use force or put V in fear of force
2
Q
Dawson & James
A
Slightest touch is enough if used in order to steal
3
Q
Clouden
A
Can be indirect force
4
Q
B&R v DPP
A
Doesn’t matter whether V is in fear of force, just D’s intentions
5
Q
Bentham
A
Doesn’t matter if threat is real, just D’s intentions
6
Q
S8 also says
A
Threat of force needs to be at the time of or before the stealing and needs to be in order to steal
7
Q
Hale exception to S8
A
Threat of force can be after if it is a continuing act in order to steal
8
Q
Extra MR element
A
Intention to use force or put V in fear of force
