Making off without payment

Question 1

Making off without payment - legislation

Answer 1

Section 3 Theft Act 1968

Question 2

Making off without payment definition

Answer 2

Dishonestly makes off without having paid for services or goods where there is clear expectation or requirement of payment

Question 3

Making off without payment defence

Answer 3

Thought it was pre-paid

Question 4

Making off without payment does not cover:

Answer 4

Supply of goods contrary to law e.g. drugs
Goods where payment has been agreed to be deferred
If they haven’t left the scene (attempt to make off)
Goods and services that are a civil matter

Question 5

Making off without payment - type of offence

Answer 5

Either way