Theft

Question 1

What is the definition of theft?

Answer 1

A person is guilty if they dishonestly appropriate property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it

Question 2

What are the points to prove for theft?

Answer 2

Dishonesty - the intention 
Appropriates - the act 
Property - the act 
Belonging to another - the act 
Intention of permanently depriving the other of it - the intention

Question 3

Define S9 (1) (a) of the Theft Act 1968

Answer 3

Burglary -

he enters any building or part of a building as a trespasser and with intent to steal, commit criminal damage and/or GBH

Question 4

Define S9 (1) (b) of the Theft Act 1968

Answer 4

Burglary -
having entered any building or part of a building as a trespasser he steals or attempts to steal anything in the building or that part of it or inflicts or attempts to inflict on any person therein any grievous bodily harm

Question 5

What section does theft come under in the Theft Act 1968

Answer 5

S1

Question 6

If someone made false representation to gain access to a building or part of a building, would this constitute as trespassing?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Define S10 Theft Act 1968

Answer 7

Aggravated burglary - A person is guilty of aggravated burglary if he commits burglary and at the time has with him:
Weapon of offence
Imitation firearm 
Firearm
Explosives 
(Think mnemonic W.I.F.E)

Question 8

Define S8 of the Theft Act 1968

Answer 8

A person is guilty of robbery if they steal and immediately before so, or at the time of doing so, an in order to do so, uses force on any person, or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force

Question 9

What other offence must occur for someone to be guilty of S8 Robbery?

Answer 9

S1 Theft

Question 10

Describe S12 Theft Act 1968

Answer 10

Taking a conveyance - a person shall be guilty of an offence if:
Without the consent of the owner or other lawful authority, he/she takes any conveyance for his/her own or another use, or knowing that any convenience has been taken without such authority, drives it, or allows himself to be carried in or on it.

Question 11

Is S12 an summary only, indictable or either way offence?

Answer 11

Summary only

Question 12

What is a conveyance in relation to S12 Theft Act 1968

Answer 12

Anything constructed or adapted to carry persons by land, water and/or air

Question 13

Describe S12 (a) of Theft Act 1968

Answer 13

Aggravated vehicle taking - This offence is committed if:

1) Vehicle was driven dangerously on a road or other public place
2) Owing to the driving of the vehicle an accident occurred by which a person was injured and/or damage to property.
3) Damage was caused to the vehicle

Question 14

Describe S12 (5) Theft Act 1968 and what is the penalty?

Answer 14

Taking a pedal cycle without consent of the owner - fine

Question 15

Describe S3 Theft Act 1968

Answer 15

Making off without payment -
A person who, knowing that payment on the spot for any goods supplied or services done is required or expected from him, dishonestly makes off without having paid as requested or expected and with intent to avoid payment of the amount due

Question 16

Describe S25 Theft Act 1968

Answer 16

Going equipped to steal -
a person is guilty of this offence if, when not at his place of abode, he has with him, any article, for use in the course of or in connection with burglary or theft