Theft
The term theft is used widely to refer to crimes involving the taking of a person's property without their permission. But theft has a very broad legal meaning which may encompass more than one category, and multiple degrees, of crimes. In this section, you can find a broad overview of theft, as well as a breakdown of its elements. Some common defenses to theft charges are also included here, plus a general look at the range penalties and sentences faced by offenders.
- Theft/Larceny: In Brief - A brief definition of the crime, with links to select statutes.
- Theft Overview - A breakdown of the elements composing theft offenses and in-depth explanations for the terms.
- Theft Defenses - A list of some of the most-used defenses against charges of theft.
- Theft Penalties and Sentencing - A general look at potential penalties faced by offenders, plus factors considered by courts when sentencing for theft-related crimes.
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