Theft

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

Theft Act 1967 - a person is guilty of theft if they dishonestly appropriates property belonging t another .

Question 2

AR - Appropriation

Answer 2

Where the defendant has come by it without stealing it
-** removes the need for proving it was done without consent
- also protects vulnerable people**

Question 3

R v Morris

Answer 3

The defendant switched the price of an item in a shop which was deemed as appropriation

Question 4

Lawrence v MPC

Answer 4

Taxi driver took the appropriate fare from a passenger which was deemed appropriation even with consent

Question 5

Property

Answer 5

Includes money and any other properties

Question 6

Oxford v Moss

Answer 6

Student stole an exam paper which was deemed as information rather than property
- illegal property can also be stolen

Question 7

R v Smith

Answer 7

Stealing drugs from a drug dealer was deemed theft as it includes illegal property

Question 8

S3(4)

Answer 8

Covers wild foliage - not illegal unless used for commercial gain

Question 9

S5

Answer 9

Belonging to another - belongs to whomever assumes control over it
- can steal own property

Question 10

R v Turner

Answer 10

Man stole his own vehicle by removing it from a garage without paying for parts and services

Question 11

R v Hall

Answer 11

Man collected money for a trip but lost in in his company collapsing which was deemed as theft

Question 12

Permanently deprive

Answer 12

R v Velumyl - man took money from his boss with the intention of returning it soon after
- seems quite strict as he was going to pay it back