Robbery

Question 1

What defines a robbery?

Answer 1

In order to steal something, a person uses force, or puts someone in fear of having force immediately used upon them

Question 2

What type of offence is robbery?

Answer 2

Indictment only

Question 3

What is the maximum sentence for robbery?

Answer 3

Life

Question 4

What section of the theft Act does robbery fall under?

Answer 4

8

Question 5

In terms of robbery, do we need to prove that the victim was fearful of force?

Answer 5

No, only that the defendant intended them to be fearful of force.