Theft – Section 334(a) and Section 334(b) Criminal Code
Section 334(a) Criminal Code prescribes a punishment of imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years for theft of property of value $5,000.
Section 334(b) Criminal Code prescribes a punishment of imprisonment for not more than two (2) years for theft of property of value under $5,000.
Theft is taking possession of someone else’s property without consent or entitlement with an intention to interfere their entitled or enjoyment. The term property has a non-exhaustive definition to include tangible and intangible property.
Defences to theft include color of right, honest mistake and a lawful right to the property.
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