Unit 4- Fraud

Question 1

Actus reus for making off without payment

Answer 1

Theft act 1978- must leave the building (mcdavitt)
Services was completed ( Ie eaten food in restaurant ))troughton
Payment must have been required or expected on the spot (Vincent )
Has not paid

Question 2

Mens rea for making off without payment

Answer 2

Dishonestly - ghosh
Know that payment is required on the spot
Intention to avoid paying (Allen - intend to permanently avoid paying )

Question 3

Where is fraud by false rep -

Answer 3

Section2 - fraud act 2006

Question 4

Actus reus for fraud by false rep

Answer 4

Make a representation (express - Silverman or implied - Barnard )
Which is false - untrue or misleading

Question 5

Mens rea for fraud by by false rep

Answer 5

Dishonestly - ghosh
Intention to make a gain or cause a loss - money or property
Knowing the statement is untrue

Question 6

Obtaining services dishonest where

Answer 6

Section 11 fraud act 2006

Question 7

Actus reus for obtaining services dishonestly

Answer 7

Must be an act can’t be an omission
Act actually obtains the service
Must be a service, not goods
Haven’t paid for the service/ full price

Question 8

Mens rea for obtaining services dishonestly

Answer 8

Dishonestly - ghosh
Knowing you must pay for the service
Intend not to pay for the service