No, the charge theft of service is a crime. Only police officers can charge someone with a crime. However the contractor can sue you in civil court for theft of service. In strict terms though the contractor is not charging the crime.
Theft is one of a number of crimes that are also civil wrongs. If a person is charged with theft criminally, he or she may be sentenced to jail or otherwise punished. However, if the victim wishes to recover whatever property was stolen, he or she would need to file a civil lawsuit to recover the property stolen. If services were stolen, the recovery would be appropriate payment for the service.
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In Kentucky, theft by deception is typically charged as a misdemeanor if the value of the property or services obtained is less than $500, with penalties of fines and potential jail time. If the value is $500 or more, it can be charged as a felony with more severe consequences.
It is illegal. This is generally referred to as Hindering a Lender in Recovery of Property. You could also be charged with Larceny by Conversion, or Grand Theft Auto. In the event the lender obtains a Replevin, you could be charged with contempt of court.
Theft of tools is theft, friend or not.
A contractor can be charged with theft and fraud. The crime is the same regardless of the relationship. The contract can be used to show what was expected.
If you have hired a contractor to perform a service, refer to the terms of the contract to terminate the contract and the procedures to terminate based on the circumstances. If you believe they are stealing, you should report the theft to the police.
Not really enough information to answer specifically - but this is a charge that is generally used when someone is being charged with the theft of electrical service - water service - gas service - phone service - cable service - etc., although other "services" can be covered under this statute also.
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A contractor service agreement is an agreement between a contractor and a person or group that this contractor wishes to do work for. It states who the contractor and person or group is, the specifics of the job and timeline for the job, how much the contractor will be paid and what method of payment will be used to pay the contractor.
You are charged with the crime regardless. Theft is illegal EVERYWHERE.
Depends on the state, and what theft offense you are being charged with.
Yes, you can still be charged with theft if you knowingly take an item without paying for it, even if the cashier did not charge you for it.
if you get charged for grand theft, you will most likely get sent to prison.
Yes you can
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In the US - There is no such charge. Theft is charged under the criminal statutues NOT under the civil statutes.