property offences

• What are the three types of property offences mentioned?

  Theft, robbery, and burglary
• What is the actus reus of theft according to the Theft Act 1968?


  • The appropriation of property belonging to another
  • The intention to permanently deprive the owner of it, dishonest
• What case established that confidential information is not considered property?


  Oxford v Moss
• What does the case of Hinks illustrate about theft?


  It shows taking advantage of a vulnerable person can constitute theft
• What does the case of Marshall involve regarding purchased rights?


  Going beyond purchased rights (train ticket) is theft
• What does the case of Turner No 2 address regarding possession?


  Proprietary interest (whoever is in possession)
• In Williams v Philips, what was determined about rubbish left out?


  It belongs to the council
• What are the key elements of mens rea in theft?


  • The intention to permanently deprive the owner
  • Conduct must be dishonest by standards of ordinary decent people
• What does the case Robinson illustrate about honest mistakes in theft?


  An alleged honest mistake is not theft
• What was the ruling in Barton & Booth regarding conduct?


  Conduct was dishonest by standards of ordinary decent people
• What does the case of Velumyl state about returning property?


  Must return the exact same thing
• What is the significance of DPP v Lavender in relation to theft?


  It emphasizes the intention to permanently deprive the owner
• What does the case of Lloyd state about the state of property in theft?


  Property must be in the same state
• What does the case of rapheal illustrate about intention in theft?

  Intention to sell as their own
• What do the cases of Mohan, Woollin, and Matthews discuss regarding intention?


  They discuss direct and indirect intention
• Which legislation governs robbery in the UK?


  Theft Act 1968
• What does P v DPP stand for in the context of robbery?


  • P v DPP means physical contact must occur
• What does the case Corcoran v Anderton indicate about robbery?


  It shows that the act does not need to be complete for robbery to occur
• What is the significance of the case Robinson in relation to robbery?


  It establishes principles regarding the actus reus of robbery
• What does Dawson & James clarify about the nature of force in robbery?


  Force does not need to be violent but must be noticeable
• What principle does Clouden establish regarding the application of force in robbery?


  Force can only be applied to property, not the victim
• What does B&R v DPP state about the victim's feelings during a robbery?


  The victim does not have to be frightened; mere sound is sufficient
• What does the case Hale indicate about the use of force in robbery?


  Force and threat can be used during the commission of robbery
• What does Lockley establish about the timing of force in robbery?


  Force can occur during escape and does not need to be simultaneous
• What do Mohan, Woollin, and Matthews have in common regarding mens rea?

  They all relate to direct and indirect intention
• What are the actus reus requirements for burglary under the Theft Act 1968?


  • Effective entry is required (Collins)
  • Whole body is not necessary (Brown)
  • Entry must be effective (Ryan)
  • A structure of considerable size is needed (B&S v Leathley)
  • Movable things with wheels are not part of a building (Norfolk v Gould)
  • Trespassing occurs when leaving the allowed area (Walkington)
  • Going beyond permission is considered trespassing (Smith & Jones)
• What does the case Collins state about burglary?


  Effective entry is required for a burglary to occur
• What does the case Brown clarify about the requirements for entry in burglary?


  Whole body is not necessary for entry
• What does the case Ryan indicate about the nature of entry in burglary?


  Entry must be effective to constitute burglary
• What does B&S v Leathley state regarding structures in burglary?


  A structure of considerable size is required for burglary
• What does Norfolk v Gould clarify about movable objects in relation to burglary?


  Movable things with wheels are not considered part of a building
• What does Walkington indicate about trespassing in burglary?


  Trespassing occurs when leaving the area you are allowed in
• What does Smith & Jones state about permission in burglary?


  Going beyond permission is considered trespassing
• What do Mohan, Woollin, and Matthews have in common regarding mens rea in burglary?

  They all relate to direct and indirect intention
• What is the mens rea in the context of burglary?

  Intent to commit the crime
• what does the case of Easom show?


  conditional intention is not sufficient for theft
• Davidge v Bennett

  when given money by another person, it should be spent as per the wishes of the giver
• what is the Mens rea and Actus reus of Burglary s9(1a) Theft Act 1968?


  AR- entering any building or part of a building as a trespasser

  MR- On entry have intention to steal (or attempt) GBH (or attempt) or cause unlawful damage to the building
• what is the Mens Rea and Actus Reus of Burglary s9(1b) Theft Act 1968?

  AR- entering any building or part of a building as a trespasser and attempting to steal, or steal or inflicts GBH (or attempts to)

  MR- intention or recklessness as to trespass and intention to steal or intention to cause GBH when trespassing