Robbery

Question 1

Section 8 theft act 1968-

Answer 1

“Where the D steals and immediately before or at the time and in order to do so used force or threat of force”

Question 2

Stage 1-

Answer 2

There must be a theft (Robinson)

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Question 3

Stage 2- Actus reas

Answer 3

D must use force or threat of force

Question 4

Dawson-

Answer 4

Any amount of force is enough

Question 5

Stage 3-

Answer 5

Force must be used immediately before or at the time of theft

Question 6

Hale-

Answer 6

Appropriation is a continuing act- so long as force takes place at some point this is enough

Question 7

Stage 4-

Answer 7

Force must be used in order to steal (lockley)

Question 8

Mens rea

Answer 8

Intention to use force or threat of force