Basics of theft Flashcards
1
Q
Where is theft covered
A
Theft Act 1968 latter amended in 1978 to overcome various loopholes
2
Q
What is the maximum penalty for theft
A
7 years
3
Q
What type of offence is theft
A
either way offences
4
Q
How does s1.1 of the Theft act 1968 define theft
A
A person is guilty if theft if he dissolutely appropriates property belonging to another with the intention to permanently deprive
5
Q
How many elements of theft are there and which sections are they defined in?
A
5 elements defined in s2-6
6
Q
How many of the elements are needed for theft
A
all 5
7
Q
Name all 3 elements of the AR of theft with section numbers
A
1) Appropriates s.3
2) Property s.3
3) Beloning to another s.5
8
Q
Name the 2 elements of MR needed for theft
A
1) Dishonestly s.2
2) With intention to permanently deprive
