Robbery - Case Laws

Question 1

R v Skivington

Answer 1

Claim alright as a defence to robbery

Question 2

R v Lapier

Answer 2

Robbery is complete, the time properties taken, even if momentary

Question 3

R v Peat

Answer 3

Return does not negate the offence 

Question 4

R v Cox

Answer 4

Two elements
Physical element, custody or control
Mental element, combination of knowledge and intention

Question 5

R v Maihi

Answer 5

There must be a connection between the act of stealing, and three or violence. Both must be present. However, the term does not require that the act of stealing, and threat of violence be contemporaneous

Question 6

Peneha v Police

Answer 6

Sufficient that the defendants acts forcibly interfere with the personal freedom, or a forcible power, or violent action or motion

Question 7

DPP v Smith

Answer 7

Bodily harm means harm that is really serious

Question 8

R v Joyce

Answer 8

Must establish at least two people physically present at the time

Question 9

R v Galey

Answer 9

Being together means two or more person having the common intention to use their combined force.