Theft

Question 1

What makes a person guilty of theft?

Answer 1

Dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it

Question 2

Define property

Answer 2

Property is regarded as belonging to any person having ownership possession or control of it; or
Having a proprietary right or interest in it

Question 3

What beliefs would an individual have to make them NOT dishonest?

Answer 3

Belief that the owner would have consented had they known the circumstances of the appropriation.
Belief that the person had a right in law to deprive the other of the property.
Belief that the owner of the property could not have been found by taking reasonable steps.

Question 4

How many points do u need to prove someone is guilty of theft?

Answer 4

5

Question 5

What are the five points you need to prove someone is guilty of theft?

Answer 5

• dishonestly
• appropriates
• property
• belonging to another
• intention of permanently depriving the other of it

Question 6

What year was theft act made?

Answer 6

1968

Question 7

What kind of offence is theft?

Answer 7

An either way offence

Question 8

What is an either way offence?

Answer 8

Can go to either magistrates or crown court