Dishonestly Taking A Document OR Dishonestly Obtaining A Document

Question 0

What are the ingredients for dishonestly taking of a document OR dishonestly obtaining a document?

Answer 0

DISHONESTLY

WITHOUT CLAIM OF RIGHT

TAKES

OR

OBTAINS

ANY DOCUMENT

WITH HE INTENT TO OBTAIN

PROPERTY

OR

SERVICE

OR

PECUNIARY ADVANTAGE

OR

VALUABLE CONSIDERATION

Question 1

Dishonestly taking OR Dishonestly obtaining a document

Answer 1

DISHONESTLY

• without a belief
• consent or authority
• owner

WITHOUT CLAIM OF RIGHT

• no belief
• lawful

TAKES
- takes or moves

OR

OBTAINS

• physically transfers
• possession

ANY DOCUMENT
- something that conveys information or serves as a record

WITH THE INTENT TO OBTAIN

• obtain retain
• himself or herself
• or any other person

PROPERTY

• anything whatsoever
• property of any person and has value

OR

SERVICE
- non tangible assurance

OR

PECUNIARY ADVANTAGE
- an economic advantage

OR

VALUABLE CONSIDERATION
- a compensation or fee

Question 2

What act and what section is Dishonestly taking a document OR Dishonestly obtaining a document?

Answer 2

Crimes Act 1961
s 228 (a)

Question 3

What is the penalty for Dishonestly taking a document OR Dishonestly obtaining a document?

Answer 3

7 years imprisionment