The Rest Of The Theft Act Flashcards
What Section of the Theft Act 1968 covers Handling of Stolen Goods?
S.22
What Offence type is Handling of Stolen goods ?
Triable either way
What is the Max sentence for Handling Stolen Goods?
14 years imprisonment
What are the points to prove for the offence of Handling Stolen Goods ?
-OTHERWISE THAN IN THE COURSE OF STEALING (hasn’t stolen themselves)
-KNOWING OR BELIEVING THE GOODS TO BE STOLEN (no other reasonable explanation)
-DISHONESTLY RECEIVED THE GOODS OR
-DISHONESTLY UNDERTAKES/ASSISTS IN THEIR RETENTION, REMOVAL, DISPOSAL OR REALISATION (exchange for money) BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANOTHER PERSON OR
-ARRANGES TO DO ANY OF THE ABOVE.
What section of the Theft Act 1978 covers making off without payment.
S.3
What is the max sentence for Making Off Without Payment?
2 years imprisonment
Is Making off without payment a Triable either way offence?
Yes
What are the points to prove for Making Off Without Payment ?
-KNOWING IMMEDIATE PAYMENT REQUIRED/EXPECTED
-FOR GOODS SUPPLIED/SERVICES DONE
-DISHONESTLY MADE OFF
-WITHOUT HAVING PAID AS REQUIRED/EXPECTED
-WITH INTENT TO AVOID PAYMENT.
Does not paying a drug dealer count as making off without payment ? Why ?
No, it only includes legal goods or services.
What section of the Theft Act 1968 covers ‘going equipped for stealing’?
S.25
What offence type is ‘going equipped for stealing’?
Triable either way
What is the max sentence for ‘going equipped for stealing’?
3 years imprisonment
What are the points to prove for ‘going equipped for stealing’?
-ANY PERSON, WHEN
-NOT AT HIS PLACE OF ABODE
-HAS WITH HIM ANY ARTICLE
-FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BURGLARY OR THEFT (includes TWOC)
Can the offence of ‘going equipped for stealing’ cover the person hiding equipment in a nearby garden ?
Yes
