Robbery (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Which Act and section defines robbery?
Which Act and section defines robbery?
Section 8 of the Theft Act 1968
What must be established before robbery can be considered?
What must be established before robbery can be considered?
A complete theft under ss 1-6
How many key components make up the actus reus of robbery?
How many key components make up the actus reus of robbery?
Four
In Corcoran v Anderton (1980), what happened when D grabbed victim's handbag which was then dropped?
In Corcoran v Anderton (1980), what happened when D grabbed victim's handbag which was then dropped?
Convicted of robbery
In R v Robinson (1977), why was there no robbery when D used a knife to recover a debt?
In R v Robinson (1977), why was there no robbery when D used a knife to recover a debt?
Genuine belief in right = no dishonesty
What principle did R v Hale (1979) establish about theft?
What principle did R v Hale (1979) establish about theft?
Theft is a continuing act
In R v Lockley (1995), when did D use force on the shopkeeper?
In R v Lockley (1995), when did D use force on the shopkeeper?
While still on premises after taking
According to R v Dawson and James (1976), what level of force is required?
According to R v Dawson and James (1976), what level of force is required?
Even minor physical contact can suffice
How many components make up the mens rea of robbery?
How many components make up the mens rea of robbery?
Three
What is stage 2 of the dishonesty test from Ivey/Barton and Booth?
What is stage 2 of the dishonesty test from Ivey/Barton and Booth?
Was conduct dishonest by ordinary people?