Theft, Robbery, Burglary

Question 1

What is section 1 of theft (the definition of theft)

Answer 1

A person who DISHONESTLY, APPROPRIATES,PROPERTY, BELONGING TO ANOTHER with the INTENTION TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE

Question 2

Taking something is not dishonest if…

Answer 2

The person believes they had the right to take
They believed the owner would have consent
The owner couldn’t be found by making reasonable steps

Question 3

What is bilking? (section 3 Theft Act)

Answer 3

Dishonestly making off without paying as required/expected. Fueling your car and driving off

Question 4

What is robbery? (Section 8 theft act)

Answer 4

If the offender steals with the use of force or causes FEAR THERE/THEN

1. Must steal
2. threat needs to be made immediately before or at the time of theft
3. They must intent to steal from the outset

Question 5

What is burglary (section 9.1A)?

Answer 5

When the offender enters the building with the intent to steal, inflict GBH or cause damage to property

Enters = person, instrument or innocent agent

Question 6

What is Burglary (9.1B)?

Answer 6

Having entered a building as a trespasser, not intending to commit crime.. but your mens rea changes once in the property

Question 7

What is an activated burglary? (section 10)

Answer 7

When someone commits a burglary with:

W-weapon of offence
I - imitation firearm
F - firearm
E - explosive