Robbery

Question 1

What’s the identification for Robbery?

Answer 1

S.8 Theft Act

Question 2

What’s the 4 elements of the AR of Robbery?

Answer 2

1. Completed Theft
2. Force or threat of force
3. Immediately before or at the time of theft
4. Force in order to steal

Question 3

What’s the principle from Concoran v Anderton?

Answer 3

Need not be proven that property leaves the possession of the owner in order for an appropriation

Question 4

What’s the principle from R v Dawson and James or Clouden?

Answer 4

Amount of force can be minimal- matter for the jury to decide

Question 5

What’s the principle from B and R v DPP?

Answer 5

Robbery is also committed even if V isn’t actually frightened provided D seeks to put V in fear of force

Question 6

What’s the principle from R v Lockley?

Answer 6

When force is used to escape, court may be able to use the principle of continuing acts

Question 7

What’s the MR for Robbery?

Answer 7

1) D must have MR for theft
2) There must also be intention to use force to steal