Theft Flashcards
What is the definition of theft from the Theft Act 1968 s1(1)?
An offence is committed if someone dishonestly takes property belonging to another
What section and act does the offence abstracting electricity come under?
Theft Act 1868 s13
What is the definition of the offence Bilking from the Theft Act 1978 s3?
When someone dishonestly makes off without having paid for goods when they knew it was expected of them to do so
What section and Act does Taking a conveyance without owners consent (TWOC) come under?
Theft Act 1868 S.12(1)
What is aggravated TWOC? Theft Act 1868 s.12a
Taking a conveyance without the owners lawful consent and the vehicle was driven or damage or injury was caused
What section and act does vehicle interference come under?
Criminal attempts act 1981 s9
What is the definition of vehicle interference?
interfere with a motor vehicle or with anything carried in or on a motor vehicle or trailer
What arguments can be used by someone who says that they were not acting dishonestly?
They has lawful right to take the item
They would have had the owners consent if the owner had known the circumstances
The owner cannot be discovered by taking reasonable steps
What is the penalty for theft?
It is an either way offence:
Summarily if the value is less that £5000 (6 months imprisonment)
Indictment is 7 years
What section and act does the offence of robbery come under?
Theft Act 1968 s8
What is robbery?
An aggravated form of theft involving the use of physical force to appropriate property belonging to another person
What section and act does the offence of burglary come under?
Theft Act 1968 s9
What two ways can the offence burglary be committed?
Enter a building as a trespasser with intent to do unlawful damage to the building or anything in it.
Steal anything in the building or inflict GBH on any person in the building.
What is aggravated burglary?
Using weapons or explosives to commit burglary
What section and act does aggravated burglary come under?
Theft act 1968 s10
