Theft

Question 1

Why is it important to know the value of an item?

Answer 1

Because it contributes to sentencing.

Question 2

Pre codes - shoplifting

Answer 2

Under 500$ - 4322

500 - 1000$ - 4323

Question 3

Elements of theft

Answer 3

Dishonestly - without a belief that there was any consent or authority from the owner

Without claim of right - no belief that the act was lawful

Takes - physically takes or moves the property with no authority whatsoever

Any property - anything whatsoever whether tangible or intangible that is the property of any person that has value

With the intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property- deprive the owner permanently or deal with it in a manner so that it cannot be restored to its original condition.

OR

with the intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property - deprive the owner permanently of the property to which they have an interest

Question 4

Elements of using or dealing

Answer 4

Dishonestly
Without claim of right
Uses or deals with - gains possession lawfully but then exceeds that authority or conditions given by dealing with the property in any manner.

After obtaining possession or control of that property in whatever manner - to obtain by whatever means

With the intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property

With the intent to deprive any owner permanently of any interest in that property