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Who provided the sawn-off shotgun to David Stevens?
Who provided the sawn-off shotgun to David Stevens?
What role did Jim Jackson play in the robbery plan?
What role did Jim Jackson play in the robbery plan?
What was Callum Donald's involvement in the robbery?
What was Callum Donald's involvement in the robbery?
What did Peter Russell encourage David Stevens to do?
What did Peter Russell encourage David Stevens to do?
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How did Pamela Ferguson respond to David Stevens' money problems?
How did Pamela Ferguson respond to David Stevens' money problems?
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What action did Pamela Ferguson take with the stolen money?
What action did Pamela Ferguson take with the stolen money?
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What is the role of an accessory in Scots Criminal Law?
What is the role of an accessory in Scots Criminal Law?
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What determines the guilt of Ferguson in the context of robbery?
What determines the guilt of Ferguson in the context of robbery?
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How does Scots Criminal Law classify those involved in a robbery?
How does Scots Criminal Law classify those involved in a robbery?
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What may influence the severity of sentencing for an abettor?
What may influence the severity of sentencing for an abettor?
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What legal action applies to individuals who are aware of a crime but did not participate?
What legal action applies to individuals who are aware of a crime but did not participate?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'accession' under Scots Criminal Law?
Which of the following best describes the term 'accession' under Scots Criminal Law?
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If someone only has guilty knowledge of a crime, how are they characterized?
If someone only has guilty knowledge of a crime, how are they characterized?
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Which of the following actions is not associated with an accessory in a robbery?
Which of the following actions is not associated with an accessory in a robbery?
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Who is identified as the principal in the crime committed?
Who is identified as the principal in the crime committed?
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What role did Richard Davies play in the commission of the crime?
What role did Richard Davies play in the commission of the crime?
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Which individual is classified as non-accused?
Which individual is classified as non-accused?
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What offense is Pamela Ferguson guilty of after the robbery?
What offense is Pamela Ferguson guilty of after the robbery?
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What was Peter Russell's contribution to the crime?
What was Peter Russell's contribution to the crime?
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Who acted as the getaway driver during the robbery?
Who acted as the getaway driver during the robbery?
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Under Section 293 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, which actions can make a person guilty of an offence?
Under Section 293 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, which actions can make a person guilty of an offence?
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Which person provided information regarding security details and was aware of the crime plans?
Which person provided information regarding security details and was aware of the crime plans?
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What role does Jones play in the crime described?
What role does Jones play in the crime described?
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Who is the principal in the robbery scenario?
Who is the principal in the robbery scenario?
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What distinguishes an accessory from a principal in criminal law?
What distinguishes an accessory from a principal in criminal law?
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In the murder scenario, who acted as an abettor?
In the murder scenario, who acted as an abettor?
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What is meant by 'guilty knowledge' in the context of accession?
What is meant by 'guilty knowledge' in the context of accession?
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What is the role of the getaway driver in the robbery context?
What is the role of the getaway driver in the robbery context?
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Which term best describes someone who instigates a crime but does not carry it out?
Which term best describes someone who instigates a crime but does not carry it out?
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What differentiates a principal from an accessory in criminal law?
What differentiates a principal from an accessory in criminal law?
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What crime is committed by Jones and his friends during the flooring theft?
What crime is committed by Jones and his friends during the flooring theft?
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What role does Jones play in the crime committed at the building site?
What role does Jones play in the crime committed at the building site?
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What action did the passenger in the car undertake at the garage service station?
What action did the passenger in the car undertake at the garage service station?
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What is the legal implication for the man who hired a killer to murder his wife?
What is the legal implication for the man who hired a killer to murder his wife?
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Which of the following best describes the action taken by the shop assistant during the robbery?
Which of the following best describes the action taken by the shop assistant during the robbery?
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What distinguishes Theft by Housebreaking from simple theft?
What distinguishes Theft by Housebreaking from simple theft?
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What penalty could potentially apply to Jones for his actions related to the flooring theft?
What penalty could potentially apply to Jones for his actions related to the flooring theft?
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How did the hired killer respond to their task after committing the crime?
How did the hired killer respond to their task after committing the crime?
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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.
Legal Concepts
- 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.
