Theft

Question 1

What are the elements for theft

Answer 1

Dishonesty
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

What are the elements for theft (uses or deals)

Answer 2

Dishonesty
Without claim of right
Uses or deals with
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 3

What does dishonesty mean

Answer 3

Without a belief that there was expressed consent to or authority for the act

Question 4

What does claim of right mean

Answer 4

At the time of the act the person believed that they or someone else had a right to own or possess the property

Question 5

What does takes mean

Answer 5

Physical moves the property

Question 6

What does uses mean

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What does deals mean

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What does ownership mean

Answer 8

A person is regarded as the owner of any property that is stolen if, at the time of the theft

Question 9

What does property mean

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Why is the value important

Answer 10

To get the correct charges and the correct terms of imprisonment