Robbery

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

S8 theft act 1968
D steals and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, uses force or the threat of force

Question 2

part 1 actus reus

Answer 2

D must have committed a theft (Robinson)

Question 3

part 2 actus reus

Answer 3

force/threat of force must be used (Dawson)
force is given its ordinary meaning, any amount of force is enough

Question 4

side rules to part 2 actus reus

Answer 4

(Clouden)
(B&R v DPP)

Question 5

Clouden?

Answer 5

indirect force is enough for a robbery

Question 6

B&R v DPP

Answer 6

threat of force can be express or implied, V doesn’t have to actually be in fear, it is enough that D seeks to put V in fear

Question 7

part 3 actus reus

Answer 7

force must be used immediately before or at time of theft + must be connected to the theft
(Hale) -appropriation is a continuing act + as long as force takes place at some point then D is guilty

Question 8

part 4 actus reus

Answer 8

force must be used in order to steal (Lockley)
force is used in order to steal if D is still on the premises

Question 9

men’s rea of robbery

Answer 9

dishonesty (s2)
intention to permanently deprive (s6)
intention to use force or threat of force (Mohan)

Question 10

men’s rea of robbery

Answer 10

intention to use force or use threat of force