In the state of Oregon, what does it mean when you are charged with Theft 1 and aggregated Theft. A person was picked up after 7 years of apparently having a warrant out for their arrest and not knowing it...this person worked for a large corporation located in that state and thought that when they left the company it was under a mutual aggreement. Only to be picked up after 7 years for these crimes in another state. and then extradited back to Oregon, with the charges being Theft 1 and aggregated Theft? I need to understand these charges to possibly understand what may happen afterwards.
2006-07-30 07:12:03 · 2 answers · asked by inspriration2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In Oregon, Aggravated Theft is what many people would call Grand Larceny. It means the theft of something the value of which exceeds $10,000, or is of a firearm, automobile, etc.
O.R.S. 164.057. Chapter 164 of the Oregon Revised Statutes defines theft in general and gives the various classifications.
If you do not already have an attorney, you need to obtain an attorney immediately. These are serious charges which could result in significant prison time. If you can't afford an attorney, ask the court for an attorney to be appointed. If you can afford an attorney, and don't have one, contact your local or state bar association for a referral
2006-07-30 08:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by Phil R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person is guilty of theft if they dishonestly obtain property belonging to another, with the intention of permanately depriving the owner of it.
Aggravated theft can cover a wide range of circumstances. It means exactly what it says...that there are aggravating circumstances that make the incident more serious than a mere theft.
In the UK we call aggravated theft Robbery. It is essentially stealing with the use or threat of using violence.
2006-07-30 15:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋