Case Law

Question 1

What the case law for accompanied element in robbery?

Hint: Maihi

Answer 1

R v Maihi
There must a connection between the act of stealing and the threat of violence.

Question 2

What is the case law for violence element in robbery?

Hint: Peneha

Answer 2

Peneha v Police

It is sufficient that actions of the defendant forcibly interfere with personal freedom or clear intentions of causing GBH.

Question 3

What is the case law the threat of violence for robbery?

Hint: Broughton

Answer 3

The threat of violence may be direct or veiled. It may be conveyed by words or conduct or a combination of both.

Question 4

What is the case law for robbery s235(b) being together with?

Hint: R v Joyce & R v Galey

Answer 4

R v Joyce
The crown must establish that at least two persons were physically present at the time robbery was committed or the assault occurred.

R v Galey
Being together with means having the common intention to use their combined force.