Theft Cases

Question 1

R v Maihi

Answer 1

Facts:
- Taking of leather jacket from bar

Held:
- Theft by conversion can be basis for robbery

Question 2

R v Russell

Answer 2

Facts:
- Air compressor

Held:
- Using / dealing more importand than keeping

Question 3

Brown & Edrey v Police

Answer 3

Facts:
- Concrete removal

Held:
- AR is assessed subjectively
- If D believes they have claim of right, no liability

Question 4

R v Skivington

Answer 4

Facts:
- Took own paycheck
Held:
- Claim of right can be a defence to robbery

Question 5

R v Morunga

Answer 5

Facts:
- Pokie machines

Held:
- Need intent to perminantly deprive
- Intent to tempoarily deprive is not theft