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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.
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 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.
What does PSMJ stand for in a criminal charge?
I believe it means Possession of Marijuana.
Why did mr holder accuse his son arthur of theft?
Mr. Holder accused his son Arthur of theft because he found stolen items in Arthur's possession or because he had evidence or suspicions that pointed towards Arthur as the perpetrator of the theft.
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 can you go to juvenile court for?
Juvenile court is for cases involving minors who have committed crimes or offenses, such as theft, vandalism, drug possession, or assault.
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.
Can stores check your receipt when you leave?
Yes, stores have the right to check your receipt when you leave to prevent theft and ensure that you have paid for all items in your possession.
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.
