THEFT

Question 1

Robbery Definition

Answer 1

A person who steals and immediately before or at the time of doing so and in order to do so, he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.

Question 2

THEFT DEFINITION

Answer 2

A Person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention to permanently deprive another.

Question 3

Burglary - 9(1a)

Answer 3

A person who enters a building or part of a building as a trespasser, with the INTENT to Steal, Inflict GBH, Criminal Damage.

Question 4

Burglary - 9(1B)

Answer 4

A person who has entered a building or part of a building as a trespasser and steals or inflicts GBH.

Question 5

Robbery - Can you threaten force for a later date?

Answer 5

No you can’t, It needs to be immediately before or at the time of doing so. The force needs to be threatened then and there!

Question 6

Robbery - No Theft?

Answer 6

No Robbery!

If any of the 5 points to theft haven’t been completed, it’s not a theft! So it can’t be a robbery!

Question 7

Burglary - using an instrument to get keys, Does that count?

Answer 7

No it doesn’t, As soon as they grab the keys, it’s because they want to get into the property(No theft), as soon as they enter after opening the door(Burglary)

Question 8

Can you Burgle a tent?

Answer 8

No you can’t. Not a permanent structure.

Question 9

Can you use a child and lift them into a window to count as burglary?

Answer 9

Yes it’s still the same, as if you are inside. Although if the child goes in only to open the door, no burglary at that time.

Question 10

What does a building need?

Answer 10

4 walls and a roof!

Question 11

Types of burglaries

Answer 11

Distraction
Dwelling
Non dwelling
Vehicle related burglary
Aggravated

Question 12

WIFE?

Answer 12

Weapon of offence
Imitation firearm
Firearm
Explosive

Question 13

Robbery - Can you fear for someone else?

Answer 13

If they victim does not know that force will be used on them, then no it can’t!

If the victim knows, Yes!

Question 14

What’s a conveyance?

Answer 14

Constructed/built or adapted for the carriage of a person. Can include - Land, Water,Air

Question 15

Can you TWOC a caravan?

Answer 15

No! Not constructed to carry people on a road whilst moving!

Question 16

Can you TWOC a vehicle if it hasn’t moved, only the Ignition has started?

Answer 16

No you can’t, The vehicle needs to move!

Question 17

Can you have an Attempted TWOC?

Answer 17

No, That would be vehicle interference

Question 18

Difference between TWOC & Theft of a vehicle?

Answer 18

TWOC- Intending to give it back!
THEFT - 5 elements of theft complete, permanently depriving!

Question 19

Does setting a boat a drift whilst not in it, count as a TWOC?

Answer 19

No it doesn’t! You need to be in the boat.

Question 20

Can you put a conveyance on top of a motor vehicle?

Answer 20

Yes you can! Still counts as TWOC! Such as paddle boards! If the intent was to use it later!

Question 21

Lawful defences of TWOC?

Answer 21

Didn’t know!
Honest held belief!
Mistaken belief!
Lawful authority!

Question 22

What’s the offence if I take a pedal cycle without permission?

Answer 22

Theft of a pedal cycle! Not a TWOC.

Question 23

Factors For Aggravated TWOC

Answer 23

Dangerous Driving
RTC resulting in damage to the vehicle or Property!
Injury to others

Question 24

Can I Vehicle Interference a trailer?

Answer 24

Yes you can, Anything carried in or on the motor vehicle or trailer with the intent to Steal, Or TWOC.

Question 25

Defences for handling stolen goods

Answer 25

Honest held belief
Believed the owner would have consented
Believed the owner couldn’t be traced

Question 26

Definition of Handling stolen goods

Answer 26

They were stolen or dishonesty obtained, the goods were still stolen at the time of the handling, dishonestly, received the goods, or dishonestly, undertook, or assisted in their retention, removal, disposal, or the realisation by or for the benefit of another person, or arrange to do so.

Question 27

Can a thief be a handler ?

Answer 27

NO! They can’t, if they are involved in the commission of a theft, they can’t handle the goods!

Question 28

If I buy an iPhone 14 for 10 pound? Would I be arrested for handling?

Answer 28

Yes you would, knowing or believing the items were stolen counts! Remember, 20% suspicion - Arrest!

Question 29

What offence? A stall is selling stolen cigarettes?

Answer 29

Handling Stolen Goods!