Theft

Question 1

Theft act 1968

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Actus reas of theft

Answer 2

s3- appropriates
s4- property
s5- belonging to another

Question 3

Mens rea of theft

Answer 3

s2- dishonestly
s6- with the intention to permanently deprive

Question 4

what is the maximum sentence for theft?

Answer 4

S. 7 sets out the maximum penalty for theft of 7 years.