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Not necessarily the same.
Theft is the ACT of stealing something.
Possession is the act of having it on your person, or within your control.
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Must the alleged stolen merchandise be recovered to be charged with theft?
Not necessarily, as long as enough credible evidence can be presented to prove that you stole it, or had it in your possession after the theft.
What crime are juveniles arrested for the most?
In our area Retail theft, curfew violation, and Minor in Possession (MIP) are the most often charged. MIC Minor in consumption is a frequent charge but the possession charge along with retail theft and curfew violation are the most common.
Can a person file theft charges when i didn't take anything?
The definition of theft can vary slightly between jurisdictions - "taking possession" is an element, but it doesn't technically matter for how long - you can be charged with theft if you take possession of anything valuable with the intent to exclude the owner's interest, even if its momentary and they regain possession. People report incidents to law enforcement, and law enforcement/prosecutor's office files charges when applicable. If a person has any financial loss due to an attempted theft, they can certainly file a civil suit for damages.
What is the difference between theft and borrow?
Theft is stealing something from a person or place without their consent. Borrow is when the owner of an object or item loans it to you and is in full knowledge that it is in your possession.
Have you been a victim of identity theft before?
I have been a victim of identity theft. My credit card was used to make a purchase on the Internet while the card was still in my possession.
What is the difference between estafa and qualified theft?
The principal distinction between the two crimes is that in theft the thing is taken while in estafa the accused receives the property and converts it to his own use or benefit.However, there may be theft even if the accused has possession of the property. If he was entrusted only with the material or physical (natural) or de factopossession of the thing, his misappropriation of the same constitutes theft, but if he has the juridical possession of the thing, his conversion of the same constitutes embezzlement or estafa. ("Juridical possession" means a possession which gives the transferee a right over the thing which the transferee may set up even against the owner.)A sum of money received by an employee in behalf of an employer is considered to be only in the material possession of the employee.NOTE: This answer is based on Philippine law and jurisprudence.
If a person is accused and arrested for a stolen item that is not in the accused possession can they be prosecuted?
Yes. Possession of stolen property is a lesser included charge to most theft or burglary crimes. YOushould also remember that prosecution is not conviction.
What crime is stealing a purse?
Stealing a purse would typically be classified as theft or larceny, which involves unlawfully taking someone else's property without permission with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. The specific charge and severity would depend on the value of the purse and any additional circumstances.
Is possession of stolen property a misdemeanor in Kansas?
Kansas Statutes Annotated 21-3701 defines theft. One of the subsets of theft is possessing property known to have been stolen by another person. Whether the crime is misdie or felony depends on the value of the property. In Kansas, the person who actually stole the property is NOT chargeable with its possession--it has to have been stolen by one person and possessed by another.
What is 2 counts of theft control intent?
I'll take an educated GUESS: It sounds like court 'shorthand/abbreviations' taken off of a criminal case file jacket; Two counts of theft & Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute
Charge is theft control intent what does this mean?
A charge of theft control intent is a shortened version of possession of stolen property with intent to sell. This means that a person was caught red-handed with a stolen item and there is evidence to believe that the person was trying to sell it.
How can someone be charged of illegal possession of a stolen firearm 30 years after the fact with no prior knowledge of the crime?
It depends on the state.First, there is a statute of limitations on the crime of stealing the weapon. The fact that the firearm was stolen may not be subject to the Statute of Limitations. So anyone that comes in possession of the weapon is in effect, committing a new crime.Second, LA has a law that reads "Knows or should have known that the firearm was the subject of a robbery or theft." That someone "should have know" a certain weopon was stolen might be a tough sell, it doesn't mean that an individual is immune to being charged.Another View: The question is unclear on whether the gun theft happened 30 years ago or the possession offense took place 30 years ago.If the gun theft occurred thirty years ago, but the gun was just now found in this person's possession, then it is a fresh crime and a fresh charge.It makes no difference how long ago the gun was stolen. The theft may be 30 years old, but the possession is occurring in present time - now.
