Offences under the Theft Act

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    • What is the definition of theft under the Theft Act?
      Dishonestly appropriates property with the intention to permanently deprive
    • What does appropriation mean in the context of theft?
      Appropriation need not be of all rights; it can be for some of the rights
    • When does appropriation occur in a shop setting?
      Appropriation occurs as soon as an item is picked up with dishonest intention
    • At what point does theft arise?
      Theft arises at the point they intend to keep the property
    • How is dishonesty defined in the context of theft?
      Dishonesty is an objective standard based on whether a reasonable and honest person would think D’s actions were honest
    • What are the elements of robbery?
      Elements of theft plus using force to take the property or putting someone in fear of force
    • What must be proven for burglary to occur?
      Proof that D entered as a trespasser
    • What constitutes a trespass in the context of burglary?
      A hand through a window or going into a part of a building without permission
    • What are the two types of burglary under the Theft Act?
      1. Burglary by trespass with intent (section 9(1)(a))
      • Entering with intent to commit theft, GBH, or criminal damage
      1. Burglary by offences committed following a trespassory entry (section 9(1)(b))
      • Committing theft or GBH after entering
    • What is required for burglary by trespass with intent under section 9(1)(a)?
      Entering a building with intent to commit theft, GBH, or criminal damage
    • When is a crime committed in burglary by offences committed following a trespassory entry?
      A crime is committed when they do the act after entering
    • What constitutes aggravated burglary?
      Committing burglary while having a firearm, imitation firearm, explosive, or any item intended to cause injury
    • What is the difference between section 9(1)(a) and section 9(1)(b) in aggravated burglary?
      Section 9(1)(a) requires having a weapon at the time of entry, while section 9(1)(b) requires having a weapon at the time of the offence
    • What are the key differences between theft, robbery, and burglary?
      • Theft: Dishonestly appropriating property with intent to permanently deprive
      • Robbery: Theft plus using force or putting someone in fear of force
      • Burglary: Entering as a trespasser with intent to commit theft, GBH, or criminal damage
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