Multi Choice

Question 1

1. Roberts car is in the local garage having been repaired. Robert could not afford to pay for the repair before getting the car back. Knowing that he doesn’t have funds in his account to cover the cost of the repairs, he hands over a cheque to the repairer and received the car in return. He drivers the car home:

Answer 1

Robber has obtained the vehicle by deception, as someone else has a special property or interest in it.

Question 2

2. Claim of right in relation to any act means?

Answer 2

A belief at the time of the act in a proprietary or possessory right in property

Question 3

3. To prove a charge of theft by a person in a special relationship under s220(1), C.A 1961 it is necessary to prove that the person knew that they had to:

Answer 3

Account to any other person for the property or for any proceeds arising from the property.

Question 4

4. The case of R v MORLEY discussed the matter of loss in relation to s240(1)(d), C.A 1961 (causing loss by deception). Which statement best describes what was held in this matter?

Answer 4

The prosecution must prove that the loss alleged by the Victim must have been induced by or caused in reliance, upon the deception.

Question 5

5. Brown booked into a motel & on checking in, he offered to pay in advance. He was told that he could pay the account in the morning. He left early without checking out or paying. What is Brown’s liability?

Answer 5

No offence committed.

Question 6

6. For a charge under s240(1)(b), C.A 1961 (obtaining credit by deception), the obligation to repay means?

Answer 6

The obligation to repay must be a legally enforceable one.

Question 7

7. A fraudulent device, trick or stratagem used with intent to deceive any person must be:

Answer 7

Fraudulent, meaning dishonest in the traditional sense.

Question 8

8. False document includes a document of which the whole or any material part purports to be made:

Answer 8

by a person who did not authorize its making

Question 9

9. The serious fraud office investigates serious or complex fraud complaints. An investigator from that office may only make an arrest of a fraud suspect:

Answer 9

Under no circumstances does the investigator have power of arrest