What are the 4 components** to **robbery?
- Steals (5 fingers of theft)
- Immediately before** or **at the time of stealing
- Uses force on any person
- Or seeks** or **puts** any person in **fear of** being subjected right there to **force
If someone uses force** whilst **stealing** property, would this constitute as **robbery?
Yes** - use of **force before or at the time** of theft would constitute **robbery
What section** of the **Theft Act 1968** does **Robbery come under?
Section 8
What is the maximum sentence** for **robbery?
Life imprisonment
Which 5 elements** of **theft** need to be met before a crime can be classed as a **robbery?
- Dishonestly
- Appropriates
- Property
- Belonging to another
- With the intention of permanently depriving
If force** is used **after a theft, would this upgrade the crime to robbery?
No** - **force or threat of force** must be used **before or at the time of the event
If a defendant were to punch a victim** and knock them out, **then decide** to **steal something from them would this count as robbery?
No** - **force** must be **used in order** to **steal
