Robbery - Prove Elements

Question 1

Robbery:
Prove Theft

Answer 1

Theft is complete when…

(propety is obtained by theif)

Question 2

Robbery:
Prove
Accompanied by violence OR Accompanied by threats of violence

Answer 2

• Violence before or at the time of theft
• Threat of violence before or at the time of theft, demonstrated by conduct or words

Question 3

Robbery:
Prove
To any person OR To any property

Answer 3

• The [person OR property] who has been threatened with violence
• The [person OR property] had violence used against them

Question 4

Robbery:
Prove
Used to extort the property stolen OR To prevent or overcome resistance to the property being stolen

Answer 4

• The violence or threats used by the offender are sufficient to cause the person to hand over the property against their will
• The property is taken by the offender after any resistance to its taking has been prevented or overcome

Question 5

Robbery:
Define Violence
(two definitions from book)

Answer 5

• Unlawful exercise of physical force
• More than a minimal degree of force (more than techincal assault)

Question 6

Robbery:
Define Extort

Answer 6

Obtain by violence or intimidation, or to extract forcibly