theft

Question 1

defined in?

Answer 1

section 1 of the theft act 1968

Question 2

defined AS

Answer 2

dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention to permanently deprive

Question 3

actus reus

Answer 3

dishonest apropriation of property belonging to another

Question 4

what is appropriation

Answer 4

it can be outright taking or treating property as your own e.g selling property- pitham and hehl. S.3(1) means it is the assumption of the rights of the owner and can take place even if innocently acquired, if D then keeps/deals with it.Other examples are label swappign- morris and V consenting through deception -lawrence,gomer

Question 5

Rules on appropriation

Answer 5

• can take place if a gift is made with consent and without deception, if there is coercion
• can take place even if D leaves the property behind
• section 3(2) states it can take place even if stolen goods are purchased in good faith

Question 6

Property

Answer 6

can be tangible- money
intangable- things in action eg patents

Question 7

what is not property

Answer 7

picked from the wile scetion 4(3)
wild creatures unlesss in captivity
confidential ifnormation
electrictity
bodies/body parts unless used for exhibition or teaching purposes
Bodily fluids CAN be stolen

Question 8

belonging to another

Answer 8

V has possesion or control of it (ricketts v basildon magistrates court)