Robbery .pptx

Chapter 32 ROBBERY  Robbery Distinguish from “theft” Robbery requires violence/force Elements o Theft o Actual or threatened violence; casually linked to the theft o Intention to acquire the property by means of violence Digression: snatching Robbery...

Chapter 32 ROBBERY  Robbery Distinguish from “theft” Robbery requires violence/force Elements o Theft o Actual or threatened violence; casually linked to the theft o Intention to acquire the property by means of violence Digression: snatching Robbery with aggravating circumstances Section 1 Criminal Procedure Act o Wielding of firearm or dangerous weapon o Infliction of grievous bodily harm o Threat to inflict grievous bodily harm S v Masingili S v Mdaka Minimum sentence: Section 51 of Criminal Law Amendment Act Discretion to impose lesser sentence