Theft

Question 1

What is theft?

Answer 1

Dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with intention to permanently deprive

Question 2

Under what circumstances shall a person not be considered dishonest when taking property?

Answer 2

If the person:
* Took reasonable steps to find the owner
* Believes they have a lawful right
* Believes the owner would have consented

These circumstances provide defenses against a claim of theft.

Question 3

What are the 5 F’s that property does not include if they are wild?

Answer 3

Flowers, Fungi, Foliage, Fruit, Fauna

Wild property is excluded from theft unless taken for reward, sale, or other commercial purposes.

Question 4

What does permanent deprivation include?

Answer 4

Consuming, Abandoning, Retaining, Destroying, Selling

Permanent deprivation refers to actions that deny the owner the use of their property permanently.

Question 5

What constitutes theft in relation to electricity?

Answer 5

Dishonestly uses electricity without due authority, causing it to be wasted or diverted

This form of theft involves unauthorized use of electrical power.

Question 6

What is bilking?

Answer 6

Taking off without payment knowing that payment on the spot is required/expected

Bilking is a form of theft where an individual leaves a place without paying for goods or services.

Question 7

What is the intent required for bilking?

Answer 7

With intent to avoid payment

The intent to avoid payment is a crucial element in defining bilking.

Question 8

True or False: A person can be charged with theft if they believe they have a lawful right to the property.

Answer 8

False

If a person genuinely believes they have a lawful right to the property, it may not constitute theft.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Property does not include the 5 F’s if they are _______.

Answer 9

wild

The 5 F’s refer to natural resources that are not owned by anyone unless taken for specific purposes.