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Lost Mislaid or Delivered by Mistake
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Lost Mislaid or Delivered by Mistake
Acquiring property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake is considered a crime in the state of Connecticut. If you have recently been charged with this crime, don’t panic. Here, you can find information about this crime, as well as how to defend yourself against it.
Acquiring Property Lost, Mislaid, or Delivered by Mistake
There are many ways that a person might commit larceny or theft. One common form of larceny is acquiring property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake. If you faced charges for this crime, you might not know of the specifics involved with it. I will explain these specifics on this page.
A person commits larceny by acquiring property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake in some situations. For example, when property – such as mail – gets delivered to you by mistake, and you do not take action to return it to the rightful owner. If you intend to deceive the rightful owner of their property by keeping it, or if you fail to take reasonable measures to restore the property to the rightful owner, you can get charged with this crime.
For example, if you keep a package addressed to your neighbor, that you know got delivered to you by mistake, you commit larceny by acquiring property delivered by mistake if you don’t take measures to return the package.
One defense that you might use for this charge includes making an attempt to return the property. This might happen, even if you didn’t find the rightful owner. So, if you took reasonable measures to return the property, you won’t be guilty of this crime.
Getting Help
If you have been accused of this crime, it is time to begin defending yourself. The best way to do this is by contacting a criminal defense lawyer. While no lawyer can guarantee that they will win your case, having a lawyer on your side will increase your chances of getting a favorable outcome. This is because a good lawyer knows the ins and outs of the court system, understands the law, and knows how to defend different situations. Our team of attorneys is ready to go to work for you. For more information, you can contact an attorney.
