Theft

Question 1

Elements of theft

Answer 1

Dishonestly

Without claim of right

Takes

Any property

With intent to deprive any owner permantly of that property

Question 2

Dishonestly

Answer 2

This shows they did not believe they had permission/authority from the owner

Question 3

Without claim of right

Answer 3

This shows they knew they had no right to own/ possess the property

Question 4

Takes

Answer 4

This shows they physically takes or moves the property

Question 5

Any property

Answer 5

This shows the property belongs another person and has value, whether tangible or intangible

Question 6

With inten to deprive any owner permantly of that property

Any interest in that property

Answer 6

This shows they intended to permanently deprive owner

This shows they delt with the property in a way it cannot be restored to its original condition

Question 7

Theft or stealing

Answer 7

Crimes Act 1961, section 219 (1) (a)

Question 8

223 (b)

Answer 8

If property exceeds $1000 -imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years

Question 9

223 (c)

Answer 9

If property stolen exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1000 - imprisonment for 1 year

Question 10

223 (d)

Answer 10

If property stolen does not exceed $500 -imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months