Theft Act 1968 Flashcards
What is the definition of theft under section 1 theft act 1968?
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 is the definition of robbery under section 8 theft act 1968?
A person is guilty of robbery if he or she steals and immediately before or at the time of doing so, and in order to do so, he uses force on any person or puts or seeks to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.
What is the definition of burglary section 9(1)a theft act 1968?
A person is guilty of burglary if he enters a building or part of a building as a trespasser with the intent to steal, inflict GBH or damage.
What is the definition of Burglary section 9(1)b theft act 1968?
Having entered a building or part of a building as a trespasser steals or attempts to steal anything therein or inflicts or attempts to inflict GBH, on any person therein.
What is the definition of aggravated burglary section 10 theft act 1968?
A person is guilty of aggravated burglary if he commits any burglary and at the time, has with him any firearm or initiation firearm, any weapon of offence or any explosive (WIFE).
What is the definition of abstracting electricity section 13 theft act 1968?
A person who dishonestly uses without due authority, or dishonestly causes to be wasted or diverted, any electricity commits an offence.
What is the definition of handing stolen goods section 22 theft act 1968?
A person handles stolen goods(otherwise than in the course of stealing) knowing or believing them to be stolen goods he dishonestly receives the goods, or dishonestly undertakes or assists in their retention, removal, disposal or realisation by or for the benefit of another person, or he arranges to do so.
What is the definition of going equipped section 25 theft act 1968?
A person shall be guilty of the offence if, when not at his place of abode has with him any article, for use in the course of or in connection with any burglary or theft.
