Think Like a Lawyer: Classic Case Challenge

Someone grabs the wrong umbrella by mistake, thinking it’s theirs. Could that be considered theft?

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Correct Incorrect Theft usually requires intent; if it was truly accidental, it's not considered a crime.

Someone grabs the wrong umbrella by mistake, thinking it’s theirs. Could that be considered theft?

• No, because they didn’t mean to take it.
• Yes, taking something that’s not yours is always theft.
• Yes, any item taken is theft.
• No, accidents can’t be crimes.