Theft

Question 1

What are the 5 pillars of theft?

Answer 1

1. Dishonesty
2. Appropriates (taking)
3. Property
4. Belonging to another
5. Intention to permanently deprive another of it

Question 2

What is the definition of theft in Section 1 of the Theft Act 1968?

Answer 2

A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.

Question 3

What type of court is theft usually dealt with?

Answer 3

Magistrates court