Theft

Question 1

What act is theft

Answer 1

Theft Act 1968

Question 2

Definition of theft

Answer 2

S.1 A person is guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property, belonging to another with the intention of permanently deprive the other of it

Question 3

dishonesty- honest action S.2(1)(a)

Answer 3

Belief to right to deprive

Question 4

dishonesty- honest action S.2(1)(b)

Answer 4

Belief that the owner would consent

Question 5

dishonesty- honest action S.2(1)(c)

Answer 5

Taking reasonable steps to find the owner

Question 6

S.3 (1) Theft Act 1968

Answer 6

Appropriation

Question 7

Appropriation

Answer 7

Any assumption by a person of rights an owner

Question 8

4 ways you can appropriate

Answer 8

Treat it as your own
Keep it
Dispose of it
Destroy it

Question 9

Property

Answer 9

Includes- Money, real or personal property in action and other intangible property

Question 9

S.4 (1) Theft act 1968

Answer 9

Property

Question 10

What property can someone not steal

Answer 10

Fungi, Fruit, Flowers, Foliage, Fauna
If its wild it cannot be stolen

Question 11

What exceptions can wild things be stolen

Answer 11

Taken for reward or sale
Reduced into possession

Question 12

Belonging to Another

Answer 12

Property belongs to a person who has ownership
Possession or control
Proprietary Right or Interest

Question 13

Intention to Permanently Deprive

Answer 13

If the suspect intends to treat item as their own by
Consuming
Abandoning
Retaining
Destroying
Selling

Question 14

Theft Act 1978 S.3

Answer 14

Making off without payment

Question 15

Theft Act 1968 S.12

Answer 15

Taking without consent meaning no need to provide intent to permanently deprive

Question 16

Theft Act 1968 S.25

Answer 16

Going Equipped to steal not at home, and as the item with them