Going Equipped to Steal Flashcards
1
Q
What section and act is going equipped to steal
A
Section 25 theft act 1968
2
Q
What does section 25 of theft act 1968 state
A
When not at his place of abode has with him any article for use in the course of or connection with burglary or theft
3
Q
What 2 points are needed to prove ‘has with him’
A
- A knowledge of the existence of the article
- To hand and ready to use
4
Q
What type of offence is going equipped to steal
A
either way
5
Q
Max sentence for going equipped to steal
A
3 years
