Robbery Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Act for robbery
A
Section 8 theft act 1969
2
Q
Type of offence robbery and max sentence
A
Indictable offence max sentence life imprisonment
3
Q
4 elements of AR for robbery
A
1) completed theft
2) force or threat of force
3) force must be used immediately before or at the time of theft
4) force must in order to steal
4
Q
Mr elements for robbery
A
1) mr for theft (dishonest, intent to perm deprive)
2) intention to use force to steal
5
Q
R v Dawson and James
A
Minimal force satisfies robbery
6
Q
R v clouden
A
Force must be against a person. Not just against property
7
Q
R v hale
A
Theft was a continuing act
8
Q
R v lockley
A
Theft was ongoing
