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    Default Re: Mail Theft

    RCW 9A.56.020
    Theft — Definition, defense.

    (1) "Theft" means:

    (a) To wrongfully obtain or exert unauthorized control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services; or

    (b) By color or aid of deception to obtain control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services; or

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    Default Re: Mail Theft

    Quote Quoting Blue_Eyd_Tiger
    RCW 9A.56.020
    Theft — Definition, defense.

    (1) "Theft" means:

    (a) To wrongfully obtain or exert unauthorized control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services; or

    (b) By color or aid of deception to obtain control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services; or
    The key will be showing intent. Hence, the reason the details are important. The mere fact that she no longer HAS the property, or that she was careless by leaving them outside, does not - in itself - constitute theft.

    - Carl

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