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Theft & Fraud· Theft Act 1968
Section 1 — Basic definition of theft
Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Either-way
- Maximum penalty
- 7 years on indictment.
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✓ CR✓ Caution✓ Cond. Caution
Note: Low-value shop theft (≤£200): summary only under s.176 ASBCPA 2014 unless defendant elects Crown.
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