Theft

[northnortheast]

Is this a new law or a change to a current law: A change to a current law.

What law do you wish to change/add: 11.6 Theft.

11.6 Theft
Any person who dishonestly appropriates any possession belonging to another person commits a criminal offence. If the property stolen is worth in excess of $1000 then it is classed as a felony theft. Else it is classed as a misdemeanor theft.

Misdemeanor - Liable to 2 years maxinum imprisonment and $2000 maxinum fine
Felony - Liable to 4 years maxinum imprisonment and $4500 maxinum fine

Why should this change/addition be made:
Theft is another example of a crime that has differing levels of severity. Petty theft is the unlawful taking of property or money from another person without their consent. The distinction between whether theft is a misdemeanor or a felony is dependent on the value of the cash or property stolen. Many states consider theft of up to $500 a misdemeanor and larger amounts to be a felony.

What is the aim of this change/addition: To decrease grand theft of automobiles and other expensive items by increasing the punishment and being able to distinguish between a petty theft and grand larceny.

 

[Chrissy]

Rejected