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Criminal Psychology Case Study
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Criminal Psychology Case Study

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Who provided the sawn-off shotgun to David Stevens?

  • Richard Davies (correct)
  • Callum Donald
  • Jim Jackson
  • Peter Russell
  • What role did Jim Jackson play in the robbery plan?

  • He was the getaway driver.
  • He was unaware of any plans.
  • He informed Stevens about the bank's security. (correct)
  • He supplied the weapon.
  • What was Callum Donald's involvement in the robbery?

  • He was unaware of any theft plans.
  • He was the escape driver who knew about the robbery. (correct)
  • He was the bank clerk.
  • He supplied information about the bank.
  • What did Peter Russell encourage David Stevens to do?

    <p>Rob the bank to pay his debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Pamela Ferguson respond to David Stevens' money problems?

    <p>She was unaware of his plan to rob the bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Pamela Ferguson take with the stolen money?

    <p>She hid it under the floorboards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an accessory in Scots Criminal Law?

    <p>An individual who assists the principal in committing a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the guilt of Ferguson in the context of robbery?

    <p>Her participation after the crime was committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Scots Criminal Law classify those involved in a robbery?

    <p>All involved are charged with the same crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may influence the severity of sentencing for an abettor?

    <p>Their knowledge about the crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal action applies to individuals who are aware of a crime but did not participate?

    <p>They are guilty of accessory after the fact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'accession' under Scots Criminal Law?

    <p>The involvement in committing an offence alongside a principal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone only has guilty knowledge of a crime, how are they characterized?

    <p>As an accomplice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is not associated with an accessory in a robbery?

    <p>Witnessing the crime without any involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is identified as the principal in the crime committed?

    <p>David Stevens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Richard Davies play in the commission of the crime?

    <p>Accessory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is classified as non-accused?

    <p>Pamela Ferguson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What offense is Pamela Ferguson guilty of after the robbery?

    <p>Attempt to Pervert the Course of Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Peter Russell's contribution to the crime?

    <p>He suggested the crime to David Stevens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who acted as the getaway driver during the robbery?

    <p>Callum Donald</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under Section 293 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, which actions can make a person guilty of an offence?

    <p>Aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring, or inciting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which person provided information regarding security details and was aware of the crime plans?

    <p>Jim Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Jones play in the crime described?

    <p>Accessory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the principal in the robbery scenario?

    <p>The passenger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an accessory from a principal in criminal law?

    <p>An accessory assists or aids the principal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the murder scenario, who acted as an abettor?

    <p>The husband</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'guilty knowledge' in the context of accession?

    <p>Awareness of the crime being committed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the getaway driver in the robbery context?

    <p>Accessory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes someone who instigates a crime but does not carry it out?

    <p>Abettor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a principal from an accessory in criminal law?

    <p>Principal performs the criminal act while accessory assists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crime is committed by Jones and his friends during the flooring theft?

    <p>Theft by Housebreaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Jones play in the crime committed at the building site?

    <p>Principal offender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the passenger in the car undertake at the garage service station?

    <p>Armed Robbery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal implication for the man who hired a killer to murder his wife?

    <p>Accessory to Murder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the action taken by the shop assistant during the robbery?

    <p>Compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Theft by Housebreaking from simple theft?

    <p>Entry into a building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What penalty could potentially apply to Jones for his actions related to the flooring theft?

    <p>Imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the hired killer respond to their task after committing the crime?

    <p>Helped the husband dispose of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Robbery Incident Overview

    • David Stevens threatened bank staff with a sawn-off shotgun demanding money.
    • Richard Davies supplied Stevens with the shotgun, aware it would be used in the robbery.
    • Jim Jackson, a bank clerk, provided security details to Stevens, understanding the robbery plan.
    • Callum Donald served as the getaway driver, waiting outside with knowledge of the robbery's occurrence.
    • Pamela Ferguson, Stevens' girlfriend, was unaware of the robbery plans despite knowing about his financial issues.
    • Peter Russell, a creditor of Stevens, encouraged him to rob the bank to resolve his debts.

    After the Robbery

    • Stevens returned to Ferguson's house with the stolen money and hid it under floorboards.
    • Ferguson's lack of prior knowledge absolves her of robbery, but she is guilty of attempting to obstruct justice post-crime.
    • All participants had varying degrees of knowledge regarding the crime's execution, which affects their legal culpability.
    • Ferguson, having no foreknowledge of the robbery, is neither principal nor accessory, only guilty of an attempt to pervert justice.
    • Parties involved can be charged together; however, the court may impose different penalties based on individual involvement (e.g., an abettor involved in planning may receive a harsher sentence).

    Accession Under Scottish Law

    • Section 293 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 states that anyone aiding, abetting, or inciting an offense is guilty of the same.
    • Knowledge of the illegal act is crucial for liability; those without it may be found not guilty.

    Crime Scenarios Analysis

    • Jones, a security guard, facilitated theft by ensuring access to a building for his friends, making him an accessory.
    • In a robbery at a service station, the principal is the passenger who threatened the assistant; the driver is the accessory for aiding the crime.
    • A husband hiring a killer to murder his wife establishes joint guilt for murder: the contract killer is the principal, and the husband is the abettor.

    Key Definitions

    • Principal: Person committing the crime.
    • Accessory: Individual assisting in the crime, aware of the plan.
    • Abettor: One who encourages or instigates the crime, but does not directly commit it.
    • Guilty Knowledge: Awareness of the criminal act, affecting legal accountability.

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    Explore the dynamics of criminal behavior through a case involving David Stevens, who attempts a bank robbery with a sawn-off shotgun. This quiz will delve into the roles of various individuals involved, including accomplices and motivations behind the crime. Test your understanding of criminal psychology concepts as they relate to real-life scenarios.

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