18 U.S.C. Sec. 641 THEFT OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 7th Circuit
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-7THCIR-18-641
• Format: Rich Text

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Official Pattern Jury Instructions adopted by Federal 7th Circuit Court. All converted to Word format. Please see the official site for addional information. www.ca7.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions/pattern-jury.htm 18 U.S.C. Sec. 641 is a criminal law that prohibits the theft of government property. It includes any illegal taking, conversion, or misuse of public funds, goods, services, information, records, or other property belonging to the United States government. This law applies to any person, regardless of their occupation. There are three main categories of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 641 Theft of Government Property: embezzlement, theft by deception, and theft of government funds or property. Embezzlement involves the conversion of government money or property by an employee of the US government for their own personal gain. Theft by deception involves fraud and deceit used to obtain government property or funds. Theft of government funds or property involves the taking of funds or property without the knowledge or consent of the US government. The penalties for violating 18 U.S.C. Sec. 641 Theft of Government Property depend on the value of the stolen property. If the value is more than $1,000, the offender can face up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $250,000. If the value is less than $1,000, the offender can face up to one year in prison and/or a fine of up to $100,000.

18 U.S.C. Sec. 641 is a criminal law that prohibits the theft of government property. It includes any illegal taking, conversion, or misuse of public funds, goods, services, information, records, or other property belonging to the United States government. This law applies to any person, regardless of their occupation. There are three main categories of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 641 Theft of Government Property: embezzlement, theft by deception, and theft of government funds or property. Embezzlement involves the conversion of government money or property by an employee of the US government for their own personal gain. Theft by deception involves fraud and deceit used to obtain government property or funds. Theft of government funds or property involves the taking of funds or property without the knowledge or consent of the US government. The penalties for violating 18 U.S.C. Sec. 641 Theft of Government Property depend on the value of the stolen property. If the value is more than $1,000, the offender can face up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $250,000. If the value is less than $1,000, the offender can face up to one year in prison and/or a fine of up to $100,000.