Theft

Question 1

S.1 Theft Act 1968

Answer 1

A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it; and “thief” and “steal” shall be construed accordingly.

Question 2

What offence type is Theft?

Answer 2

Summary, under £200
Either way, under £5000
Indictable, over £5000

Question 3

What is robbery and what type of offence?

Answer 3

S.8 Theft Act A person is guilty of robbery if he 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.
Indictable, life

Question 4

What is Abstract electricity?

Answer 4

S.13 Theft Act 1968
Dishonestly uses or diverts electricity.
Either way, 3 years

Question 5

Going equipped to steal

Answer 5

S.25 Theft Act 1968
Not at abode, has with them, any article for future use, connected to theft or burglary.
Either way, 3 years

Question 6

Burglary

Answer 6

S.9 1.A Enters building or part as trespasser with he intent to Steal Inflict GBH or Damage
S.9 1 B Enters building or part as trespasser with the intent to Steal Inflict GBH or attempt to steal or inflict GBH
Either way, 6 years domestic 5 years non-domestic

Question 7

Aggravated burglary

Answer 7

S.10 theft act 1968 Commits burglary and at the time has with them Weapon, Imitation fire arm, Fire arm or Explosive.
Indictable, life

Question 8

Handling stolen goods

Answer 8

S.22 Theft Act 1968
Knowingly believing goods to be stolen dishonestly assists, retains, removes etc.
Indictable, 14 years

Question 9

TWOC

Answer 9

S. 12 Without lawful consent or authority takes conveyance and drives or is carried in
Summary, 6 months

Question 10

Factors of aggravated TWOC

Answer 10

S. 12 theft act 1968 Dangerous driving
Injury
Property damage
Vehicle damage