Theft

Question 1

What is the maximum penalty for theft if indictable?

Answer 1

7 Years

Question 2

What two case laws define the dishonesty test?

Answer 2

Ivey v Genting Casino 2017

R v Barton & Booth 2020

Question 3

What are the 3 defences for theft?

Answer 3

• Believed had right of law
• Believed the owner would have consented if they knew the circumstances
• Believed the owner could not have been reasonably found

Question 4

What is the definition of theft?

Answer 4

To dishonestly appropriate property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving them the other of it.

Question 5

What are the 4 F’s?

Answer 5

Flowers
Fruit
Foliage
Fungi

Question 6

What is the definition of Handling Stolen Goods?

Answer 6

A person handles stolen goods if otherwise than in the cars of stealing knowing or believing them goods to be stolen the dishonestly receive the goods are this honestly undertake or assist in their retention removal disposal or realisation by our for the benefit of another person or if they arrange to do so.

Question 7

What is the definition of Making off without payment?

Answer 7

A person who knowing that payment on the spot for any goods supplied our services done is required or expected from him this dishonestly makes off without having paid as required or expected and with intent to avoid payment of the amount due shall be guilty of an offence