Robbery

    Cards (3)

    • D uses force on any person
      R v Dawson and James (1976)
      RP and others v DDP (2012)
      R v Clouden
    • R v Dawson and James (1976)

      Even a small/slight touch can amount to force; it is a question for the jury to decide.

      D nudged V causing V to stumble and loose his balance, allowing D to then take his wallet.
      (Simply taking a wallet out of a persons pocket will not amount to force)
    • Force must be used in order to steal
      The purpose of D using/threatening V with force must be to achieve the theft.
      If force is unrelated to the theft, there will be no robbery.
      e.g. D and V get into a fight at the club, D knocks V out and Vs wallet fall son the floor so D decides to take it. The force is not connected to the theft.
      R v Lockley