What is the test for proving theft?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Dorien, G040022 (Cal. App. 5/8/2009), G040022. (Cal. App. 2009):
In order to prove theft, the prosecution was required to show defendant intended to permanently deprive another of property or "to take the property only temporarily, but for so extended a period of time as to deprive the owner of a major portion of its value or enjoyment." (People v. Avery (2002) 27 Cal.4th 49, 52.)
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