Theft

Question 1

Where does the definition of theft come from ?

Answer 1

s.1 theft act 1968

Question 2

Define theft

Answer 2

dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another , with the intention to permanently deprive

Question 3

What does appropriation mean ?

Answer 3

any assumption of the rights of the owner

Question 4

what case can we use to show the content element of appropriation

Answer 4

R V Gomez (1993)

Question 5

What does the act define property as ?

Answer 5

money and all other property, real or personal , including things in action and there intangible property

Question 6

Can prohibited drugs be property ?

Answer 6

yes, as per R V Smith (2011)

Question 7

Can you still steal something that belongs to you ?

Answer 7

Yes, see R V Turner (No2) (1974)

Question 8

What happened in DPP V Gomez (1993) ?

Answer 8

Store manager supplied goods to the value of a cheque later disvalued by the bank that the managers boss had already signed off on

Question 9

What case shows the dishonesty section of Theft ?

Answer 9

Ivey v Genting Casinos