Theft

Question 1

Element of Theft
Crimes Act 1961, Sec 219(1)(a) & 223(b) or 223(c) or 223(d)

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

Element of Theft
Crimes Act 1961, Sec 219 (1)(b) & 223(b) or 223(c) or 223(d)

Answer 2

Dishonestly
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

After obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner

Question 3

Dishonestly

Answer 3

Without a belief…consent or authority…owner.

Question 4

Without claim of right

Answer 4

(No belief） in a （right to own or possess the property）

Question 5

Takes

Answer 5

moves

Question 6

Any Property

Answer 6

Anything….tangible or intangible…
property of any person and has value

Question 7

With intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property

Answer 7

An （intent） to （deprive the owner permanently of the property）
OR
(deal with the property)
in a manner so that it
(cannot be restored to its original condition).

Question 8

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

Answer 8

An（intent) to（deprive the owner permanently）
of that part of the property
in which they have an（interest）

Question 9

Uses or deals with

Answer 9

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

Question 10

After obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner

Answer 10

（Legally obtained possession） or （control） of that property for （himself/herself or any other person.）

Question 11

Ownership

Answer 11

Possession or control
(a physical ownership).

• Any interest in the property.
• The right to take possession or control

Question 12

• Section 220 Crimes Act.
• Section 222 Crimes Act.
• Section 223 Crimes Act.
  .

Answer 12

220- Theft by Person in a Special Relationship
- Trustees stealing money from a non-profit.

222- Theft by spouse or partner
- Can get tricky.

223- The value of the property is important
- Determines the penalty imposed

Question 13

Value of the property stolen is important because

Answer 13

it (determines the penalty) imposed upon conviction.

This is covered by Section 223 of the Crimes Act 1961.