Robbery and Burglary Cases

Question 1

What case relates to Force or threat of force?

Answer 1

R v Dawson and James (pushed V)

• Shows the amount of force can be small.
• Later confirmed in R v Clouden

Question 2

What case relates to Immediately before or at the time of the theft?

Answer 2

R v Hale

R v Lockley

Question 3

What cases relate to ‘entry’? (Burglary)

Answer 3

• Collins (effective and substantial)
• Brown (effective)
• Ryan (sufficient)

Question 4

What case relates to part of a building? (Burglary)

Answer 4

Walkington

Question 5

What case relates to being trespasser? (Burglary)

Answer 5

Smith and Jones

-If D goes beyond permission they can be a trespasser