What is the effect of a good-faith claim of right to the property on a theft charge?
QUESTION
How do modern consolidated theft statutes treat larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses?
QUESTION
What is the effect of an intent to return the property on a larceny charge?
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ANSWER
It negates the intent to permanently deprive, unless the taking creates a substantial risk of permanent loss. Taking property intending to pay for it later may still be larceny if it was not for sale.