Robbery - Definitions

Question 1

Theft

Answer 1

• Dishonestly and without claim of right
• Takes any property
• With intent to deprive the owner permanently of that property

Question 2

Claim of Right

Answer 2

• In relation to any act
• Means a belief at the time of the act in a proprietary or possessory right in property in relation to which the offence alleged to have been committed
• Although that belief may be based on ignorance or mistake of fact or of any matter of law other than the enactment against which the offence is alleged to have been committed

Question 3

Person

Answer 3

• Accepted by JN / CE

Question 4

Extort

Answer 4

• To obtain by coercion or intimidation

Question 5

Prevent

Answer 5

• To keep from happening

Question 6

Overcome

Answer 6

• To get the better of

Question 7

Property

Answer 7

• Includes real and personal property and any estate or interest in any real or personal property
• money, electricity and any debt and any thing in action and any other right or interest

Question 8

Together With

Answer 8

• Requires two or more people physically present

- Acting together in the commission of the robbery

Question 9

GBH

Answer 9

• Harm that is really serious

Question 10

Armed

Answer 10

• Carrying the item or has it available for immediate use as a weapon

Question 11

Offensive Weapon

Answer 11

• Any article capable of being used for causing bodily injury