Robbery

Question 1

Common law robbery

Answer 1

• larceny plus 2 additional elements
• taking the property from the person or presence of the victim and
• by means of force or by putting the victim in dear of violence
  MENS REA- General intent crime: only need be aware that one is threatening or hurting another and taking their property

Question 2

Robbery elements (aggravated larceny)

Answer 2

• taking and
• carrying away
• property of another
• with intent to steal
• without consent/ by trespassers taking from possession
• from person OR presence of another
• by means of force (violence) OR by means of putting V in fear

Question 3

Immediacy

Answer 3

• Force or threats
• property must be taken from person or presence of victim
• force or threats must be used to obtain property or immediately retain it