Theft

Question 1

What are the point of proof for theft?

Answer 1

Identity
Dishonestly
Appropriates
Property
Belonging to another
Intention to permanently deprive

Question 2

What are three occasions when a persons appropriation of property will not be dishonest?

Answer 2

• a belief they had, in law, a right to deprive the other of it, on behalf of themselves or a third person
• a belief they would have the consent of the other person to take the property on the circumstances
• a belief the owner could not be located by taking reasonable steps. This occurs mainly where appropriation of the property is by finding

Question 3

What is the definition of property?

Answer 3

Includes money and all other property, deal or personal including things in action and other intangible property.

Question 4

What two things must apply to the property for it to be the subject of a theft?

Answer 4

An owner and value

Question 5

Explain the intent to permanently deprive element in relation to TOMV

Answer 5

Took or in any manner used.

Eg took a vehicle for a short time before abandoning it.