The offence of aggravated vehicle-taking A person is guilty of aggravated vehicle taking if: • they take a conveyance without the owner's or other lawful authority's...
The offence A person is guilty of blackmail if, with a view to gain for themselves or another or with intent to cause loss to another, they make any unwarranted demand...
Burglary In most cases burglary is an either-way offence and so it can be tried in the magistrates' court or the Crown Court. Burglary triable only on indictment Under...
The offence Handling stolen goods is an offence that is triable either way. The elements of the offence are: • dishonestly receiving the goods, or • dishonestly...
Robbery Robbery is a theft offence, involving dishonesty but elevated also by the intention to use force. Robbery can only be tried in the Crown Court on indictment and...
Taking a conveyance without authority offence Taking a conveyance without authority is committed when a person:Theft Act 1968, s 12(1) • takes a...
The offence of theft and mode of trial Theft is an either way offence; it can be tried in the magistrates' court or the Crown Court. Theft from spouse or civil partner...