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R v Robinson
D must be dishonest as without a theft there can be no robbery
R v Dawson and James
Whether force was used in order to steal is a question of fact for the jury
R v Clouden
Force and appropriation can be one in the same
R v Donaghy & Marshall
Force must be used in order to steal
R v Bentham
A threat of force is enough, regardless of whether D is able to carry it out
Corcoran v Anderton
Robbery is complete as soon as the theft is, i.e. at appropriation
B & R v DPP
A threat can be implied and D may not feel threatened
R v Hale
Appropriation is a 'continuing act'
s8 Theft Act 1968
A person is guilty of robbery if he steals and immediately before/when doing so and in order to do so, uses force or seeks to put any person in fear of being subjected to force and has intention to use force
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