3.6 Taking A Conveyence Without Consent

Question 1

S12 Theft act

Answer 1

Without having the consent of the owner or other lawful authority

He takes any conveyance

For his own or another’s use

Or Knowing that the conveyance has been taken without such authority, drives it or allows himself to be carried in it.

Question 2

Identity deception and consent

Answer 2

Made no difference. Don’t cause TWOC

Question 3

What does taking mean?

Answer 3

It must have been intentional moved

Including out onto another vehicle and taken

Question 4

What is a conveyance

Answer 4

Any conveyance B constructed or adapted for the carriage of a person or persons whether by land sea or air

It does not include a conveyance constructed or adapted for the use the control of a V person not carried in oi r on it

Question 5

What does conveyance include

Answer 5

Cars motorcycles boats or aircraft

Pedal cycles are dealt with under 12(5)

Question 6

What is the defence under S12(6)?

Answer 6

If he believed he has lawful

Authority or that he would have had the owners consent

Question 7

When does TWOC become aggravated?

Answer 7

TWOC is carried out in relation to a MPV

And at any time after the vehicle was taken and before it was recovered

• vehicle was driven dangerously
• Owing to the driving of the vehicle an accident occurred and any person was injured or damage was caused to any property
• Damage was caused to the vehicle