Abstracting Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
Abstracting Electricity what is it
A
Section 13 of Theft Act 1968
a person who
- dishonestly uses
- without due authority
or
- dishonestly caused to be wasted or diverted
any electricity
(common examples: cannabis farms, restaurants)
2
Q
not be regarded as dishonest abstracting electricity
A
- if done in the belief he has the right (eg using plug sockets at place of work)
- if he believes he would have consent
- if done in the belief that the person to whom it belongs cannot be discovered
