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Theft Crimes
A. R. S. 13-1802. Theft; classification; definitions
A. A person commits theft if, without lawful authority, the person knowingly:
1. Controls property of another with the intent to deprive the other person of such property; or
2. Converts for an unauthorized term or use services or property of another entrusted to the defendant or placed in the defendant's possession for a limited, authorized term or use; or
3. Obtains services or property of another by means of any material misrepresentation with intent to deprive the other person of such property or services; or
4. Comes into control of lost, mislaid or misdelivered property of another under circumstances providing means of inquiry as to the true owner and appropriates such property to the person's own or another's use without reasonable efforts to notify the true owner; or
5. Controls property of another knowing or having reason to know that the property was stolen; or
6. Obtains services known to the defendant to be available only for compensation without paying or an agreement to pay the compensation or diverts another's services to the person's own or another's benefit without authority to do so.
B. A person commits theft if, without lawful authority, the person knowingly takes control, title, use or management of a vulnerable adult's property while acting in a position of trust and confidence and with the intent to deprive the vulnerable adult of the property. Proof that a person took control, title, use or management of a vulnerable adult's property without adequate consideration to the vulnerable adult may give rise to an inference that the person intended to deprive the vulnerable adult of the
If you are charged with a theft crime, Pucino Law Office will explore your case thoroughly. This includes, going to the scene, interviewing witnesses, assessing whether there was improper police interrogation, search, or other legal or factual grounds in your favor. Pucino Law Office will examine for inconsistencies in the government's case. Even if you have prior offense, you are not necessarily doomed to the plea offer the government makes, (giving you only days and sometimes hours to decide). Let Pucino Law Offices take on your defense, investigate your case so that the government attorney knows that you have an aggressive and relentless defense, designed to lead to a favorable plea offer or trial readiness. My clients know that the Pucino Law Office will "work the case" because that is what the practice of law is about. Your liberty is on the line; get Pucino Law Office PLLC on your side.