Theft

Question 1

What act does Theft come under?

Answer 1

Crimes Act 1961

Question 2

What sections does Theft cover?

Answer 2

Sections 219, part 1 a.

Section 223 b, c, or d.

Question 3

What are the elements of Theft?

Answer 3

Dishonestly, Takes, without claim or right, any property, with intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property or the interest of that property.

Question 4

How is “with intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property or the interest of that property” proven?

Answer 4

To deprive the owner of the property permanently.
Deal with the property that it cannot be restored to its original condition.
Deprive the owner permanently in which they have a interest.

Question 5

What is the penalty for Theft in a special relationship?

Answer 5

Up to 7 years

Question 6

What is the penalty for Theft? (+ $1000)

Answer 6

Up to 7 years

Question 7

What is the penalty for Theft? ( + $500)

Answer 7

Up to 1 year

Question 8

What is the penalty for Theft? (- $500)

Answer 8

Up to 3 months

Question 9

What are the elements of Theft using or dealing?

Answer 9

After obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner.

Question 10

How is the element “After obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner” proven?

Answer 10

Obtained possession or control of that property or himself/herself or any other person.