Handling Stolen Goods

Question 1

When do goods cease to be stolen?

Answer 1

1) when they have been returned to the owner or person from whom stolen
2) when they are in other lawful possession
3) when the owner has abandoned or ceased to have any claim on the goods

Question 2

The prosecution can prove guilty knowledge in handling cases by introducing?

Answer 2

1) evidence that the accused had in their possession or had undertaken or assisted in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of any goods stolen within the last 12 months prior to offence charged
AND
2) in the preceding 5 years of offence charged ha been convicted of theft or handling

Question 3

S.22 theft act 1968 handling stolen goods

Give definition?

Answer 3

Otherwise in the course of stealing
Knowing or believing them to be
Stolen goods
Dishonestly
Receives the goods
Or dishonestly undertakes/assists
In their retention, removal, disposal or realisation by or for the benefit of another or arranged to do any of the above