Going Equipped to Steal + Crim Attempts Flashcards
1
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Going Equipped to Steal Definition:
A
s.25 Theft Act 1968:
“When not at his place of abode has with him any article for use in the course of or connection with Burglary or Theft”
(Including TWOC)
2
Q
Place of Abode:
A
A place where they do not reside
3
Q
Has with him:
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- A knowledge of the existence of the article
- To hand and ready for use
4
Q
Any article:
A
Anything - but must be for future use
5
Q
Attempts:
A
Does an act which is MORE THAN MERELY PREPARATORY
6
Q
Attempts applies to:
A
Triable on indictment
Triable either way
NOT to Summary
7
Q
Attempt the Impossible?
A
An attempt can be made even if the facts are as such to make the commission of the offence impossible
8
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