OF03:Theft

Question 1

Why is knowing the value of the property important?

Answer 1

The value of the property determines the penalty

Question 2

What is the meaning of Dishonestly?

Section 217 Crimes Act 1961

Answer 2

Without a belief that there was consent or authority from the owner

Question 3

What is the meaning of Claim of Right?

Answer 3

No belief in a right to own or possess the property

Question 4

What is the meaning of takes?

Answer 4

Physically moves the property

Question 5

What is the meaning of Uses or Deals?

Answer 5

gaining possession or control of property then acting as though you were the owner in making decisions about it

Question 6

What is the meaning of Ownership?

Answer 6

• Possession or control over the property
• Interest in the property
• Right to take possession or control over the property

Question 7

What is the meaning of Property?

Answer 7

Includes things that are tangible (items that can be touched) or intangible (items that can’t be touched)

Question 8

What are two other types of theft?

Section 220 & Section 222 Crimes Act 1961

Answer 8

• Theft by a person in a special relationship (Section 220)

- Theft by spouse or partner (Section 222)

Question 9

Where are the punishments for theft found?

Answer 9

Section 223(a)-(d) Crimes Act 1961

Question 10

What are the punishments for theft?

Answer 10

• Section 220 - special relationship - 7 years
• Property over $1000 - 7 years
• Property over $500 - 1 year
• Property under $500 - 3 months