If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

I don't actually need to do this, but if my penicl, or eraser, or other small things like that are stolen from me in school, and I know who did it ... would that count as theft, and even be taken to court?

What if it's not at school? Say for exampe, Barbara's best friend Susan comes over for dinner, and Susan takes Barbara's hair comb and never comes back. Can Barbara charge Susan with theft?

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

That is so petty. The trial alone would cost like over 500 times as much at a measly pencil or haircomb.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

You would be laughed out of the police station when you went to press charges.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

What? No! That woul dbe what they call a petty crime...

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

probably. but the cost for a lawyer and court will be 700 times greater than the cost of the pencil. having your parents or teacher talk to the theif's parents would be your best bet.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

life is too short for these minor little things, if susan took the dam hair comb she must have needed it more than barbara so let her have it.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

No court would ever recognize the case.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

No, but u can charge his/her parents

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

Susan/kid in class can be charged with larceny. However, I have yet to find a single lawyer who would actually take on such a trivial case like a stolen pencil or hair comb. In case you haven't noticed, people are murdering and raping each other left and right.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

Sure, if you think the cost of persuing it is worth it. Let's face it, there would court costs, lawyers fees, loss of work....

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

that is a petty theft

the second time a person is convicted it is a felony

i know a guy that got five days in jail for eating a snickers bar out of a cops lunch bag

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

Of course. It's law called "Theft of object" it actually depends on what they steal. If steal a penci lthe goverment can charge that person $1.95 if ti's your favorite video game it's a law called "Borrowing Ban" and you can get 20.00. Although is an exception where you can say you were "borrowing".

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

Can you PROVE who took the items?

It is VERY doubtful that the cops are going to come and arrest a kid because he stole a pencil or a hair comb. And why would you waste their time? Call the kids parents and work it out amongst yourselves. Oh, and stop being so petty!

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

Technically, yes. But why do you want to make such a big deal out of such a small thing. Just talk to the person, they may have a problem. Young people often steal things in an effort to gain attention and sometimes they can have mental problems. Another issue could be drugs. If the items are resale able, they may be being used to sell for drugs. Talk to your parents and your friend. Good Luck

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

You probably could, but why would you? First talk to the individual letting him/her know that you know he/she took your possession. Ask if it was intentional.

If it was, make sure you do not leave "anything" sitting in his/her view to be taken in the future. Go one step further and alert someone of authority of this persons adversion to stealing. If not, offer to assist this person in the purchase of items needed in the future. You would have made a friend for life after this assistance.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

First of all, theft is a criminal offense, not a civil one. Law enforcement and the judicial system bring charges for criminal offenses - not parents or Barbara.

The parents or Barbara could sue in small claims court for the value of the item. Court costs and filing fees would easily be 100 times the value of the item that was "stolen." And it would be a case of My Word Against Yours. That doesn't win court cases - unless the person you steal from is a cop.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

could you take all the laughing? all though you could make the police officers day (and have them talking about that for days to come) you probably could press charges but it definitely would be a waste of time.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

Well court people don't really have time to waste on pencil and papers. but it is in fact considered as steeling. Probably the best way to react or to do thing is to go to the parents and tell em if parent don't listen ( what often happens) you can also go to the district of the school or the director and you know they would never judge someone for steeling a pen come on. Be the adult and stand up for your pens ;-)

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

It is theoretically possible to go to the magistrates' court and lay an information and have a summons served on the offending party. However, the courts are not at all keen on such goings on, having more than enough work to do as it is, and the chances are that the CPS will insist on taking over the "prosecution" of the case and then discontinue it. So it remains a theoretical possibility only.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

It may be able to run in small claims court if a pattern is established. Other than that, the school needs to discipline him.

Barbara probably could charge Susan, however, I really don't see a trial over a hair comb, Susan will probably have to pay Barbara for damages or something.

Legal Secretary...under British Law though.

If a kid in my class, steals my pencil ... can I (parents) charge him or her with theft?

The courts would not waste money on a case involving a pen.