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Which criminal offence is 'the act of taking and carrying away personal property of another with intent to permanently deprive the owner'?

This is the classic common law definition of theft. Robbery includes the element of violence or threats of violence in the act of theft. Assault involves physic

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Question: Which criminal offence is 'the act of taking and carrying away personal property of another with intent to permanently deprive the owner'?

Answer options:

  • Assault.
  • Robbery. ✅ Theft.
  • Mischief.

Correct answer: Theft.

Explanation: This is the classic common law definition of theft. Robbery includes the element of violence or threats of violence in the act of theft. Assault involves physical harm or threat of harm. Mischief involves damage to property.

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