Robbery

Question 1

Where is robbery contained

Answer 1

S8 theft act

Question 2

How is robbery different from theft

Answer 2

It’s an aggravated form of theft

Question 3

What are the 2 AR elements that need to be proven for robbery

Answer 3

1. Completed theft
2. Force or putting/seeking to put any person in fear of being subject to force (threat of force)

Question 4

What are the 2 MR elements that need to be proven for robbery

Answer 4

1. MR of theft
2. Intention to use force/threat of force to steal

Question 5

For the completed theft element what needs to be proven and what case is used

Answer 5

All 3 AR elements of theft (Corcoran v Anderton)

Question 6

For force, how much needs to be proven

Answer 6

Minimal force

Question 7

What case is used to describe force and what is said

Answer 7

RP + ORS V DPP- force is an exercise of physical strength against another

Question 8

Does the D have to be successful in making the V fearful of force

Answer 8

No

Question 9

What does the phrase any person suggest about threat of force

Answer 9

It doesn’t have to be aimed at the V whose property is being appropriated

Question 10

What 2 criteria must be satisfied for threat of force

Answer 10

1. Threat/force was used in order to steal
2. Threat/force was used immediately before or at the time of the theft

Question 11

What does the case of Hale say about force

Answer 11

Force used when escaping will be equal to force used at time of theft

Question 12

What needs to be proven for the MR of theft

Answer 12

Both MR elements of theft need to be proven

Question 13

What type of intent can the D have for robbery

Answer 13

Direct or indirect

Question 14

Can robbery be committed recklessly

Answer 14

No