As used in this article, the term: (1) Deprive means, without justification:
(A) To withhold property of another permanently or temporarily; or
(B) To dispose of the property so as to make it unlikely that the owner will recover it.
(2) Financial institution means a bank, insurance company, credit union, building and loan association, investment trust, or other organization held out to the public as a place of deposit of funds or medium of savings or collective investment.
(3) Property of another includes property in which any person other than the accused has an interest but does not include property belonging to the spouse of an accused or to them jointly.
Professional Field Documentation Reference
Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Field Interview Notebook, 3" × 5", 6-pack
For a theft-definition investigation, a weatherproof field interview notebook can help preserve initial observations, property descriptions, ownership information, witness details, and follow-up actions; it does not replace agency case records, evidence procedures, or required investigative protocols. It does not replace agency case records, evidence procedures, or required investigative protocols.
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