Robbery Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Definition
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Section 8 theft act 1968 - where d steals and immediately before or at the time, and in order to do so, uses force or the threat of force
2
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Stage one
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The d must have committed a theft (Robinson)
3
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Stage two
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The d must use force or the threat of force. any amount of force is enough (Dawson). Indirect force (clouden). Threat of force (B&R v DPP)
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Stage three
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Force must be used immediately before or at the time of the theft (hale)
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Stage four
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Force must be used in order to steal (Lockley)
7
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Mens rea
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Intention to use force of the threat of force. Must also have men’s tea for theft
