Wrongful Possession Of Property In Salt Lake
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76-6-407. Theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property. Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. has the purpose to deprive the owner of the property when the actor obtains the property or at any time before taking the measures described in Subsection (2)(a).
Wrongful appropriation is a theft-related property crime under Utah Code § 76-6-404.5. A person can be charged with committing wrongful appropriation when he or she gains or exerts “unauthorized control” over another person's property.
The monetary threshold for felony theft in Utah is $1,500. Stealing property or services valued at or above $1,500 results in felony penalties. However, having prior theft convictions can also push up penalties to a felony when the value is lower than $1,500.
Theft by deception. As used in this section, "puffing" means an exaggerated commendation of wares or worth in a communication addressed to an individual, group, or the public. Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
Law enforcement officer use of deadly force. "Deadly force" means force that creates or is likely to create, or that the individual using the force intends to create, a substantial likelihood of death or serious bodily injury to an individual.
Theft -- Elements. Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. An actor commits theft if the actor obtains or exercises unauthorized control over another person's property with a purpose to deprive the person of the person's property.
Presumptions and defenses. Possession of property recently stolen, when no satisfactory explanation of such possession is made, shall be deemed prima facie evidence that the person in possession stole the property.
With intent temporarily to deprive or defraud another person of the use and benefit of property or to appropriate it to his own use or the use of any person other than the owner, is guilty of wrongful appropriation.
