Theft

Question 1

What are the elements for theft by taking

Answer 1

Dishonestly
Without claim of right
Takes
Any property
With intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property

Or

With intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property

Question 2

Theft by taking definition for dishonestly

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Theft by taking definition for without claim of right

Answer 3

No belief in a right to own or possess the property

Question 4

Theft by taking definition for takes

Answer 4

Physically moves the property

Question 5

Theft by taking definition for Any property

Answer 5

Anything whatsoever, whether tangible or intangible, that is the property of any person and has value

Question 6

Theft by taking definition for with intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property

Answer 6

with intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property

Question 7

Theft by taking definition for with intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property

Answer 7

with intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property

&

Deal with the property in a manner so that it cannot be restored to its original condition

Question 8

Theft by using or dealing definition for uses or deals with

Answer 8

Exceeds the authority or conditions given by using or dealing with the property in any manner

Question 9

Theft by using or dealing definition for after obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner

Answer 9

Legally obtained possession or control of that property for him/herself or any other person

Question 10

In the crimes act 1961, what section is theft by using or dealing

Answer 10

Section 219 (1) (b)

Question 11

In the crimes act 1961, what section is theft by taking

Answer 11

Section 219 (1) (a)

Question 12

Why is the value of property stolen important?

Answer 12

Because it determines the penalty imposed upon convictions