OF08: Theft

Question 1

What are the Elements of Theft? (By taking)

Answer 1

• Dishonestly
• Without claim of right
• Takes
• Any property
• With intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property
  or
  With intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property

Question 2

What are the Elements of Theft? (By using or dealing)

Answer 2

• Dishonestly
• Without claim of right
• Uses or deals with
• Any property
• With intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property
  or
  With intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property
• After obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner

Question 3

Explain “Dishonestly”

Answer 3

No belief of consent or authority from owner. No consent.

Question 4

Explain “Claim of right”

Answer 4

No belief in a right to own or possess the property

Question 5

Explain “Takes”

Answer 5

Physically moving the property

Question 6

Explain “Uses”

Answer 6

Using the property for its main function. Possessing and controlling the property.

Question 7

Explain “Deals”

Answer 7

Making decisions about the property as though you owned it.

Question 8

Explain “Ownership”

Answer 8

Possession or control over a property or interest in that property.

“A share, item of clothing, phone”

Question 9

Explain “Property”

Answer 9

Tangible or untangible.
Money or electricity.

Question 10

Why is the value property important?

Answer 10

It determines the penalty

Question 11

How long can you be imprisoned up to for theft of an item under $500?

Answer 11

Imprisonment not exceeding 3 months

Question 12

How long can you be imprisoned up to for theft of an item over $500 and under $1000 ?

Answer 12

Imprisonment not exceeding 1 year

Question 13

How long can you be imprisoned up to for theft of an item over $1000?

Answer 13

Imprisonment not exceeding 7 years