Law Case Test 2

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  • Created on: 17-01-18 12:27
What did the case of Dawson and James say?
Force is held as an 'ordinary word'. The jury must identify whether sufficient force occurred
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What happened in B&R v DPP?
A group of boys asked a boy for his phone and money. His arms were held back and he was hit whilst his pockets were raided and items taken. The V didn't feel particularly threatened, but CA said sufficient force was used.
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Name the case which says that the D only needs to intend to cause fear
Bentham
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What was held in the case of Clouden?
That force does not have to be direct
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What was held in the case of Hale?
That the hand over the mouth may be sufficient force, or the tying up of the homeowner as it was done in order to steal and was a 'continuous act'
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Describe the case of Corcoran v Anderton
The two defendants knocked a woman to the ground and grabbed her handbag. She screamed and held on to the bag. They let go of the bag and ran off empty handed. They were still convicted of robbery
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Which two cases are used when looking at 'effective entry'?
Brown and Ryan
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What was held in B&S v Leathley?
The container did constitute as a building for the purposes of buildings under the Theft Act 1968.
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Describe the difference between B&S v Leathley and NC v S&G
In Norfolk Const. v Seekings and Gould, the storage compartment had wheels, thus did not constitute as a building
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Give the held of Walkington
The D was convicted of Burglary as had entered part of a building he was not given permission to (the shop counter).
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Describe the case of Jones and Smith
The two appellants went to the home of one of their parents and stole two television sets. The father gave evidence stating that his son had permission to be in his house. Held: The appellants had exceeded their permission by stealing and were thus
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Give the held of Collins
Held that one cannot be a trespasser if given permission to enter. It was held that there must be an effective entry with intention or being reckless as to being a trespasser.
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Describe the case of Barker
D used a key to get in to neighbours house whilst 'house watching' for them. Convicted of theft as although they had permission to enter, the key was only to be used if necessary.
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What happened in B&R v DPP?

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A group of boys asked a boy for his phone and money. His arms were held back and he was hit whilst his pockets were raided and items taken. The V didn't feel particularly threatened, but CA said sufficient force was used.

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Name the case which says that the D only needs to intend to cause fear

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What was held in the case of Clouden?

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What was held in the case of Hale?

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