Robbery Case Law Flashcards
What was held in R v Skivington?
Claim of right is a defence to robbery.
What was held in R v Lapier?
Robbery is complete at the time the property is taken, even if momentarily.
What was held in R v Maihi?
There must be a connection or link between the act of theft and threat of violence.
What was held in R v Peat?
The immediate return of goods does not purge the robbery.
What was held in R v Mitchell?
Previously made threats of violence to the victim can weigh on the victims mind.
What was held in Peneha v Police?
Sufficient violence forcibly interferes with the victims personal freedom.
What was held in R v Broughton?
Threats can be direct or veiled, conveyed by conduct or words or both.
What was held in DDP v Smith?
Bodily harm means harm that is really serious.
What was held in R v Joyce?
Must establish at least two people physically present at the time.
What was held in R v Galey?
Being together with means two or more persons having the common intention to use their combined force.
