Theft

Question 1

What are the elements of theft by taking?

Answer 1

Dishonesty
Without claim of right
Takes
Any property
With intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property.
OR
with intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property.

Question 2

What are the elements of theft by using or dealing

Answer 2

After obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner.
Dishonestly
Without claim of right
Uses it deals with
Any property
With intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property.
OR
With intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property.

Question 3

Define dishonesty.

Answer 3

Without a belief that there was consent or authority from the owner.

Question 4

Define without claim of right

Answer 4

No belief in a right to own or possess the property.

Question 5

Define takes

Answer 5

Physically moves any property

Question 6

Define any property

Answer 6

Anything whatsoever, whether tangible or intangible, that is the property of another person and has value.

Question 7

Define ‘uses or deals’

Answer 7

Exceeds the authority or conditions given by using or dealings with the property in any manner.

Question 8

Why is the value of an item important?

Answer 8

Determines the sentencing