This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

R v Becerra and Cooper [1976] 62 Cr App R 212

By Oxbridge Law TeamUpdated 04/01/2024 07:13

Judgement for the case R v Becerra and Cooper

Table Of Contents

  • Becerra (B), and Cooper (C) were robbing a flat and B had given C a knife in case of interruption.

  • When they were interrupted, B shouted “lets go” and jumped out the window. C stayed and stabbed the homeowner, V, and B was convicted of murder as an accessory.

  • CA said that the actions of B were not sufficient to constitute withdrawal from the common agreement before the stabbing.

Roskil LJ

  • Says that B and C would have had to do something far more effective than say “lets go” and flee in order to countermand his prior actions and to be seen to withdraw from the common agreement, e.g. for B to physically prevent C from attacking V. 

Any comments or edits about this case? Get in touch

For Further Study on R v Becerra and Cooper

Criminal Law Notes
1,072 total pages
662 purchased

Criminal Law notes fully updated for recent exams at Oxford and Cambrid...

Criminal law Notes
80 total pages
8 purchased

In depth notes with lecturer and textbook comments included as well as ...

Need instant answers? Our AI exam tutor is here to help.

Ask questions 🙋 Get answers 📔 It's simple 👁️👄👁️

Our AI is educated by the highest scoring students across all subjects and schools. Join hundreds of your peers today.

Get Started

Related Product Samples

These product samples contain the same concepts we cover in this case.

Criminal LawComplicity Short Notes (13 pages)
Criminal lawComplicity Notes (23 pages)
Claim every advantage to get a first in law
Criminal Law Notes
1,072 total pages
662 purchased

Criminal Law notes fully updated for recent exams at Oxford and Cambrid...