Theft Act Flashcards
Theft (DEFINITION)
A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly
appropriates
property
belonging to another
With the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
What kind of offence is Theft?
Either Way
When was the Theft Act established?
1968
What is the maximum penalty for theft in both courts?
Magistrates - 6 months and a Fine
Crown Court - 7 Years
What may items given to charity be used for?
Charity, nothing else outside of its intended purpose
Two types of burglary?
- Section 9(1)(a)
- Section 9(1)(b)
Section 9(1)a Definition
Person is guilty if they enter a building as a trespasser with intent to:
- Steal anything
- Cause criminal damage
- Inflict GBH injuries
Section 9(1)b Definition
A person guilty if entering building, acting on men’s rea and stealing something in that building (or inflicts GBH)
WIFE
- Weapon of offence
- Imitation firearm
- Firearm
- Explosive
Aggravated Burglary (DEFINITION)
Guilty of any burglary with the involvement of WIFE
What type of offence is Blackmail?
Indictable Offence
What type of offence is Making off Without Payment?
Either Way Offence
Aggravated TWOC (DEFINITION)
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
What type of offence is Burglary?
Either Way Offence
What type of offence is Aggravated Burglary?
Indictable
What type of offence is Robbery?
Indictable
What kind of offence is TWOC?
Summary Only
What kind of offence is Aggravated TWOC?
Either Way Offence
Maximum penalty for Burglary?
10 Years
Maximum penalty for Robbery?
Life
Maximum penalty for TWOC?
6 Months
Maximum penalty for aggravated TWOC?
2 Years (If no death has occured)
Section 8
Robbery
