Robbery

Question 1

There must be a completed theft; the AR and MR of the crime must be satisfied

Answer 1

(Waters)

Question 2

Force or threat of force must be used against V; the amount of force can be small and takes its ordinary meaning

Answer 2

(Dawson v James)

Question 3

Pickpocketing will not satisfy force

Answer 3

(P v DPP)

Question 4

Force must be used at the time of the theft, though D’s actions can be viewed as a continuing act

Answer 4

(Hale)