Agg Rob - offence breakdown Flashcards Preview

010 Violence Offences > Agg Rob - offence breakdown > Flashcards

Flashcards in Agg Rob - offence breakdown Deck (7)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Define being together with

A

the defendant was part of a joint enterprise of two or more people who were physically present at the robbery.

Each must share an intent to steal using their collective force should that be necessary and each must have an active role in the robbery.

2
Q

What happens when two or more people are present but only one engages in the robbery?

A

Mere presence during the commission of the robbery without active participation is not sufficient.

3
Q

Define being armed with

A

The defendant is either carrying the item or has it available for immediate use as a weapon

4
Q

Define offensive weapon

A

Any article made or altered for use of causing bodily injury, or intended by the person having it with him for such use

5
Q

Define instrument

A

Includes any item intended to be used as a weapon or to intimidate and overbear the victims will to resist

6
Q

What must be proved for anything appearing to be such a weapon or instrument

A

That the object appeared to be an offensive weapon or instrument to the victim and the defendant was at least reckless as to the possibility that it would be perceived as one

7
Q

What is not included under anything appearing to be such a weapon or instrument?

A

A part of the persons body as the weapon or instrument must be defined as a thing which a part of the body is not.