Chapter 31 Theft

Question 1

For purposes of this section, intent to avoid payment is presumed if any of the following occurs:

Answer 1

(2) the actor failed to make payment under a service agreement within 10 days after receiving notice demanding payment;

Question 2

(4) the actor failed to return the property held under a rental agreement:

Answer 2

(A) within five days after receiving notice demanding return, if the property is valued at less than $2,500;

(B) within three days after receiving notice demanding return, if the property is valued at $2,500 or more but less than $10,000; or

(C) within two days after receiving notice demanding return, if the property is valued at $10,000 or more; o

Question 3

(d-2) For purposes of Subsection (a)(3), the term “written rental agreement” does not include an agreement that:

Answer 3

(1) permits an individual to use personal property for personal, family, or household purposes for an initial rental period;
(2) is automatically renewable with each payment after the initial rental period; and
(3) permits the individual to become the owner of the property.

Question 4

PRESUMPTION FOR THEFT BY CHECK OR SIMILAR SIGHT ORDER

Answer 4

(2) payment was refused by the bank or other drawee for lack of funds or insufficient funds, on presentation within 30 days after issue, and the issuer failed to pay the holder in full within 10 days after receiving notice of that refusal.

Question 5

If written notice is given in accordance with Subsection (b),

Answer 5

it is presumed that the notice was received no later than five days after it was sent.

Question 6

VALUE.

Answer 6

(c) If property or service has value that cannot be reasonably ascertained by the criteria set forth in Subsections (a) and (b), the property or service is deemed to have a value of $750 or more but less than $2,500.