Theft Act

Question 1

Theft Definition

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.

Question 2

What kind of offence is Theft?

When was it established?

Answer 2

Either Way Offence

1968

Question 3

What is the penalty for Theft in both courts?

Answer 3

Magistrates - 6 months and a fine

Crown Court - 7 years

Question 4

What are the 5 sections of theft?

Answer 4

Dishonesty
Appropriates
Property
Belonging to another
Intention to permanently deprive

Question 5

Dishonesty Definition

Answer 5

Committing an act knowing it was wrong and acting with dishonesty

Question 6

Appropriates Definition

Answer 6

Assuming the rights of the owner

Question 7

Property Definition

Answer 7

The property belongs to someone else. Does not include wild animals or land unless taking and sold

Question 8

Belonging to another Definition

Answer 8

Property owned by someone, or borrowed by a trusted person, they assume the rights of the owner

Question 9

Intention to permanently deprive Definition

Answer 9

Taking an item with the idea and intention to permanently keep the item.

Question 10

What may items given to charity be used for?

Answer 10

Charity, nothing else outside of its intended purpose

Question 11

What are the two types of Burglary?

Answer 11

• Section 9(1)(a)
• Section 9(1)(b)

Question 12

Fraud by False Representation

Answer 12

Dishonestly makes a false representation, by making the representation to make gain for themself

Question 13

Fraud by failing to disclose information

Answer 13

Dishonestly fails to disclose to another person information which they are legally required to disclose

Question 14

Fraud by abuse of position

Answer 14

Occupies a position in which he is expected to a safeguard but dishonestly abuses that position

Question 15

Section 9(1)a Definition

Answer 15

Person is guilty if they enter a building as a trespasser with intent to:

• Steal anything
• Cause criminal damage
• Inflict GBH injuries

Question 16

Section 9(1)b Definition

Answer 16

A person guilty if entering building, acting on men’s rea and stealing something in that building (or inflicts GBH)

Question 17

What is aggravated burglary?

Answer 17

Acronym: WIFE

• Weapon of offence
• Imitation firearm
• Firearm
• Explosive

Guilty of any burglary with any of the above with them.

Question 18

When does a burglary attempt become relevant and in play?

Answer 18

Once you enter a building, even without theft intent.

Question 19

What elements of theft are needed for punishments to be present?

Answer 19

All of them!

Question 20

Blackmail:

Answer 20

With a view to gain something for himself and with intent to cause a loss to another. Any unwarranted demand with menaces.

Question 21

What type of offence is Blackmail?

Answer 21

Indictable offence (CC)

Question 22

What type of offence is Making off Without Payment?

Answer 22

Either Way Offence

Question 23

Aggravated TWOC:

Answer 23

Basic TWOC with a mechanical vehicle and after it was taken:

• Driven dangerously
• Accident occurred causing injury
• Damage to people or property
• Damage to vehicle

Question 24

What type of offence is Burglary?

Answer 24

Either Way Offence

Question 25

What type of offence is Aggravated Burglary?

Answer 25

Indictable

Question 26

What type of offence is Robbery?

Answer 26

Indictable

Question 27

What kind of offence is TWOC?

Answer 27

Summary only

Question 28

What kind of offence is an Aggravated TWOC?

Answer 28

Either Way Offence