Definiciones de propiedad y apropiación en la ley penal de Maryland

Explicación Simple

Esta ley habla sobre qué significa 'deprender' y 'obtener' algo que pertenece a otra persona. Si le quitas algo a alguien y no se lo devuelves, eso es considerado 'deprender' y es ilegal.

Es como cuando prestas tu videojuego a un amigo, pero él se niega a devolvértelo y solo lo hará si le das algo a cambio. Eso no es justo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Carlos le presta su bicicleta a su amigo Luis. Luis decide quedársela y solo devolverla si Carlos le paga. Esto es un ejemplo de cómo la ley considera que Luis está deprimiendo la propiedad de Carlos.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Maryland Criminal Law Code Section 3-401 (2023) - Definitions (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Deprive” means to withhold property of another: (1) permanently; (2) for a period that results in the appropriation of a part of the property’s value; (3) with the purpose to restore it only on payment of a reward or other compensation; or (4) to dispose of the property or use or deal with the property in a manner that makes it unlikely that the owner will recover it. (c) “Obtain” means: (1) in relation to property, to bring about a transfer of interest in or possession of the property; and (2) in relation to a service, to secure the performance of the service. (d) (1) “Property” means anything of value. (2) “Property” includes: (i) real estate; (ii) money; (iii) a commercial instrument; (iv) an admission or transportation ticket; (v) a written instrument representing or embodying rights concerning anything of value, or services, or anything otherwise of value to the owner; (vi) a thing growing on, affixed to, or found on land, or that is part of or affixed to any building; (vii) electricity, gas, and water; (viii) a bird, animal, or fish that ordinarily is kept in a state of confinement; (ix) food or drink; (x) a sample, culture, microorganism, or specimen; (xi) a record, recording, document, blueprint, drawing, map, or a whole or partial copy, description, photograph, prototype, or model of any of them; (xii) an article, material, device,