Theft and Other Things

Which is not a point of proof for theft?

• Dishonestly

• Appropriates Property

• Fraud

• Intention to Permanently Deprive

Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime - Offence Classification....

• Summary Offence, Summary Offences Act.

• Indictable Offence, Summary Offences Act.

• Indictable Offence, Crimes Act.

• Summary Offence, Crimes Act.

In regards to motor vehicles, interfering means to touch or handle it in a way so as to change it.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Page 27

Points of proof

(3)

Robbery requires that a person commits a theft and

• immediately beforehand force was used.

• at any point force was used.

• an assault.

• immediately beforehand or at the time, force was used

Answer explanation

Page 29

Points of proof

A person who uses a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner is conclusive evidence that the person intended to permanently deprive the owner of it.

• False

• True

• Depends on the circumstances.

Answer explanation

Page 25

Intent to permanently deprive - Motor Vehicle

s.73(14) (a)

A supermarket cashier takes a $50 note out of the register, because they are short of money. They will return $50 back to the register once they are paid in 2 days time.

Is there an offence?

• No, the cashier has no intention to permanently deprive.

• Yes Theft, the cashier has assumed the rights of the owner.

• No, the cashier has not acted dishonestly.

• Yes Handle Stolen Goods, the cashier knows the money is stolen.

For the offence of armed robbery, a person must have with them...

• Dangerous Article

• Knife

• Imitation Firearm

• Controlled Weapon

Answer explanation

Page 31

Points of proof

A point of proof of Handling Stolen Goods...

• The goods are known to be stolen.

• The person touches the goods.

• The person suspected the goods of being stolen.

• The goods are proceeds of crime.

Answer explanation

Page 33

Definition (2)

A person who attempts to commit an indictable offence is guilty of the indictable offence of attempting to commit that offence.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Page 26

4. Attempts

(1)

A person is found with numerous clothing items all with their security tags still attached. The person can not provide evidence they purchased the items, and you can not determine which store the clothes came from. Is there an offence?

• Theft

• No offence, can't prove the person stole the clothes.

• Handling Stolen Goods

• Dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime