ABSTRACTING ELECTRICITY - Section 13 Theft Act 1968 Flashcards by Clifford Ramma | Brainscape

Q

A person is guilty of abstracting electricity when he

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DISHONESTLY USES it

Use power feed or electrical equipment without permission.

Can be means of electrical power such as;
MAINS
BATTERY
GENERATOR

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A person is guilty of abstracting electricity when he

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Without due authority

Also covers:
Exceeding authority of use such as; Personal use of work computer and / or sending personal e-mails etc.

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A person is guilty of abstracting electricity when he

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DISHONESTLY CAUSES it to be DIVERTED

Bypassing meters
Taking feed from lamp post
Hooking into neighbours cables

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A person is guilty of abstracting electricity when he

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DISHONESTLY CAUSES it to be WASTED

Leaving equipment turned on

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What type of offence is Abstracting Electricity?

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Either - way offence 5 years

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