§ 43.75 Theft of Dog or Cat, When a Felony of the Second\r\nDegree
§ 43.10 Definitions
§ 43.15 Theft a Single Offense
§ 43.20 Theft; Defined & Punishment Classified
§ 43.21 Definition of Unauthorized Electrical Connections or\r\nIllegal Power Hook-Ups
§ 43.25 Defenses; Conditions Upon Same
§ 43.30 Theft of Property; Defined
§ 43.35 Theft by Deception; Defined
§ 43.40 Theft by Threatening; Defined; Defense
§ 43.50 Theft by Receiving Stolen Property; Defined
§ 43.51 Theft of Utilities
§ 43.55 Theft of Services; Defined
§ 43.56 Unauthorized Reception of Cable Service
§ 43.60 Theft of Property Held in Trust; Defined
§ 43.65 Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: Defined; Punished; Defense
§ 43.70 Reimbursement to Owner of Stolen Livestock or\r\nAgricultural Products
§ 43.75 v2 Theft of Dog or Cat, When a Felony of the Second\r\nDegree
§ 43.80 General Definitions
§ 43.81 Conceal Defined
§ 43.82 Full Retail Value Defined
§ 43.84 Merchant Defined
§ 43.85 Minor Defined
§ 43.87 Peace Officer Defined
§ 43.89 Shopping Cart Defined
§ 43.90 Under-Ring Defined
§ 43.91 Retail Theft; Defined
§ 43.92 Presumptions
§ 43.93 Detention
§ 43.94 Affirmative Defense
§ 43.94.1 Severability
§ 43.96 Purpose
§ 43.98 Definitions
§ 43.99 Penalties
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Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 9 > Chapter 43 - Theft and Related Offenses

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Embezzlement: In most states, embezzlement is defined as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in the employment and corporate settings. Source: OCC
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Indemnification: In general, a collateral contract or assurance under which one person agrees to secure another person against either anticipated financial losses or potential adverse legal consequences. Source: FDIC
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.