Guam § 43 - Theft by Deception; Defined.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 43 — Theft by Deception; Defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43. Theft by Deception; Defined.
(a) A person is guilty of theft if he intentionally obtains
property of another by deception. A person deceives if he
intentionally:
(1) creates or reinforces a false impression, including
false impressions as to law, value, intention or other state of
mind; but deception as to a person's intention to perform a
promise shall not be inferred from the fact alone that he did
not subsequently perform the promise;
(2) prevents another from acquiring information which
would affect his judgment of a transaction;
(3) fails to correct a false impression which the deceiver
previously created or reinforced, or which the deceiver
knows to be influencing another to whom he stands in a
fiduciary or confidential relationship; or
(4) fails to disclose a known lien, adverse claim or other
legal impediment to the enjoyment of property which he
transfers or encumbers in consideration for the property
obtained, whether such impediment is or is not valid, or is not
a matter of official record.
(b) The term deceive does not include falsity as to matters
having no pecuniary significance, or puffing by statements
unlikely to deceive typical members of the group addressed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 43
What does Guam Code Annotated § 43 cover?
Section 43 ("Theft by Deception; Defined.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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