Property offences

Question 1

If a person is given property under an obligation to retain/ deal with it in a certain matter what does this mean?

Answer 1

The property is still regarded as belonging to another so theft can still be committed

Question 2

When is entering a department store trespassing?

Answer 2

When the defendant exceeds the terms of his licence to browse and purchase items

Question 3

If a person is unaware of a weapon they possess are they still liable for aggravated burglary?

Answer 3

No, it does not qualify as weapon if the defendant is unaware

Question 4

What is the test for dishonesty?

Answer 4

Whether it would be regarded as dishonest by the ordinary standards of reasonable and honest people.