Robbery

Question 1

Robinson 1977

Answer 1

D was owed money. He went to get it but a fight broke out. D took the money and kept it.
Ratio: No theft as D believed the money was his and therefore not dishonest
Area: Unreasonable belief.

Question 2

Corcoran v Anderton

Answer 2

Two Ds knocked woman to ground and took her bag. She didn’t let go and the 2 men ran.
Ratio: Appropriation has taken place with the relevant dishonest intent to permanently deprive
Area: Completed theft

Question 3

Raphael 2008

Answer 3

D took car and then priced it at £500 for v to get it back.
Ratio: Intention to rob with force
Area: force or threat of force

Question 4

Dawson and James 1976

Answer 4

D nudged a man so it was easier for another to take his wallet.
Ratio: the word force was to be given its ordinary meaning
Area: force or threat of force

Question 5

Clouden 1987

Answer 5

D wrenched a shopping bag from woman’s group. He did not physically touch the women.
Ratio: force used on bag was sufficient
Area: Force or threat of force

Question 6

B and R v DPP 2007

Answer 6

Boy was pushed and held by other boys who took some of his things.
Ratio: low level of force applied
Area: force or threat of force

Question 7

Hale 1979

Answer 7

Two Ds broke into woman’s home. They tied her up then took things.
Area: force has come after the appropriation.
Area: they were still in the house when force was used

Question 8

Lockley 1995

Answer 8

D has been caught shop lifting by a security guard. He used force to escape.
Ratio: appropriation can be a continuous act
Area: force immediately before or after theft.