Abstracting electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What is abstracting electricity?
A
Electricity is not property so it not subject to theft however the offence of abstracting electricity is committed when electricity is used/wasted or diverted dishonestly by an unauthorised person.
2
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Section 13 of the Theft Act 1968: Abstracting electricity
A
A person who dishonestly uses without due authority, or dishonestly causes to be wasted or diverted, any electricity shall on conviction on indictment be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.
