Topic 7 - Robbery, Burglary and Blackmail

Question 1

Describe the 4 elements of robbery

Answer 1

1. The accused committed theft
2. The accused used force on another person
3. Before or at the time of stealing
4. Purpose of theft

Question 2

Describe the 5 elements of armed robbery

Answer 2

1. The accused committed theft
2. The accused force on another person
3. Before or at the time of stealing
4. Purpose of theft
5. D had with him a firearm/imitation firearm

Question 3

Describe the 4 elements of burglary

Answer 3

1. The accused entered
2. A building or part of a building
3. Trespassing
4. D intended
   - to steal something in building
   - Assault/Damage to property

Question 4

Describe the 6 elements of aggravated burglary

Answer 4

1. The accused entered
2. A building or part of a building
3. Trespassing
4. D intended
   - to steal something in building
   - Assault/Damage to property
5. D had with him a firearm/imitation firearm
6. D entered building and person was present and D knew or was reckless about whether a person was present

Question 5

Describe the 5 elements of blackmail

Answer 5

1. The accused made a demand
2. Demand was made for the accused to gain or for another to suffer loss
3. Menace
4. Recipient of demand fears of threat
5. Demand was unwarranted