Criminal Law - Property Offences Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is the main act?
A
The Theft Act 1968
2
Q
What is the basic definition of theft from section 1 of the Theft Act?
A
A person is guilty if he dishonestly appropriates property of another person with the intention to permanently deprive the other of it.
3
Q
What is the actus reus of theft?
A
Appropriation of property belonging to others
4
Q
What is the mens rea of theft?
A
Dishonesty and intention to permanently deprive someone
