Chapter 8 Multiple choice questions

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. Which of the following are included in the definition of theft? [Please select all that apply]

The defendant must appropriate property belonging to another. correct incorrect

The defendant must act dishonestly. correct incorrect

The defendant must act maliciously. correct incorrect

The defendant must intend to permanently deprive the victim of the property. correct incorrect

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. Land cannot be stolen.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Information is not property which can be stolen.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Appropriation is any ____ by a person of the rights of an owner.

Your response

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. What was the key point made by the House of Lords in Gomez?

An appropriation only took place if the act was without the consent of the owner. correct incorrect

Theft and obtaining property by deception were completely overlapping crimes. correct incorrect

There could be an appropriation of property even if the victim consented to the defendant's acts. correct incorrect

To be guilty of theft the defendant must be acting dishonestly. correct incorrect

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. Borrowing can never be theft.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. A person who believes they are acting honestly cannot be found dishonest in the eyes of the law.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. What are the two main elements of the offence of robbery?

theft and the use or threat of force correct incorrect

theft and entry as a trespasser into a building correct incorrect

theft and dishonesty correct incorrect

theft and wounding correct incorrect

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. Section 8(2) of the Theft Act 1968 creates the offence of assault with intent to ____

Your response

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. Section 22 of the Theft Act 1968 involves the offence of _____ stolen goods

Your response