Robbery Flashcards
Where is the offence definite and what is the maximum sentence?
Under s.8 theft act
Max is 7 years
What is the definition?
A person is guilty of robbery if he steals and immediately before or at the time of doing so used force in any person or seeks to put any person in fear of using force
What case shows completed theft?
Corcoran v anderton
Corcoran v anderton
D hit and tugged v’s bag. She let go of bad and it fell on ground. D ran off without bag.
Held that the theft was complete so D’s guilty of robbery
What cases show force or threat of force?
Dawson and James
Clauden
D and r v dpp
Dawson and James
D pushed v causing v to fall allowing another d to take wallet.
Held force is and ordinary word and it was for the jury to decide if force was used