Going Equipped, Handling Stolen goods, Abstracting electricity and Taking without consent (TWOC)

Question 1

What is abstracting electricity?

Answer 1

Any person who uses

Without due authority

Or dishonestly** causes **electricity** to be **wasted** or **diverted

Question 2

What section of the Theft Act 1968 does Abstracting Electricity come under?

Answer 2

Section 13

Question 3

What is Going Equipped for stealing?

Answer 3

Guilty if

Not at place of residence

Has any article** for **use** or in **connection** with a **burglary or theft

Question 4

What section of the Theft Act 1968 does Going Equipped come under?

Answer 4

Section 25

Question 5

What is the maximum sentence for Going Equipped?

Answer 5

3 Years

Question 6

What criteria must be met for someone to handle stolen goods?

Answer 6

Otherwise than in the course of stealing

• Knowing** or **believe stolen
• Dishonestly receives goods
• Or assists** in **keeping**, **taking away**, **getting rid** or **selling/trading

Question 7

What section does Handling Stolen Goods come under in the Theft Act 1968?

Answer 7

Section 22

Question 8

What is the maximum sentence for Handling Stolen Goods?

Answer 8

14 Years

Question 9

What is Taking Without Consent - Aggravated Vehicle-Taking?

Answer 9

Taking** any motorised **vehicle

Without consent

For his or another’s use

Or knowing** that the vehicle has been **taken without consent

Drives** or allows himself to be **driven in it

AND

Damage** caused to **person**, **property** or **vehicle

Question 10

What is making off without payment?

Answer 10

A person who

Knows** that **payment on the spot is due

But dishonestly** makes off **without paying

With the intent** of **avoiding** making the **payment