theft Flashcards
what is the theft act of 1968 defined as
dishonestly appropriating property,belonging to another,with intent to permanently deprive
all elements must be present
what must there be in regards to the actus reus for theft?
appropriation
What section is appropriation contained in?
section 3 theft act 1968
appropriation definition
Appropriation is defined as any assumption of the rights of the owner
d doesn’t have to assume all the rights case
Morris
appropriation is needed for theft,but
Not all appropriation is theft
gomez
all other elements must be present
Appropriation must have a beginning and end, who decides this
the jury
Continuing act
Atakpu
The defendant can still be guilty when the owner gives consent to appropriation case
Lawrence;Gomez
gift
Hinks
Pit ham and Hehl
There’s no need for the defendant to have physical contact with the property
Where is property defined ?
section 4 theft act 1968
what is property defined as
Money and all other property, whether real or personal, including things in action and other intangible property
Money and all other property,whether real or personal, including things in action and other intangible property
case
kelly and Lindsay