Robbery Flashcards
Where is robbery found?
Section 8 of the Theft Act 1968.
When is a person guilty of robbery?
When he steals, and at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, he uses force or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.
What must be complete for a robbery to be committed?
A theft.
How much force needs to be used?
Very little, as in Dawson and James.
Can robbery be committed if the victim is not frightened?
Yes, as in B and R v DPP.
Who can the threat of force be towards?
Anyone, not necessarily the owner of the property.
What problems does the idea that force needs to be applied before or at the time of theft raise?
How immediate is immediately before, and at what point is the theft complete?
What was decided in Hale?
Theft is ongoing, so force can be used at any point.
What must force be used to do?
Steal.
What is the mens rea for robbery?
Dishonesty, intention to permanently deprive and intention to use force in order to steal.
What are two problems with the law of robbery?
Theft is a continuing act in robbery, but not in standard theft, and level of force is minimal and not defined precisely.
