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property that has physical form and is capable of being touched, such as land, goods, jewelry, furniture, and so forth. Movable property that can be taken and carried away.
theft
a general term embracing a wide variety of misconduct by which a person is unlawfully deprived of his or her property.
theft of computer services
an offense in which a person willfully uses a computer or computer network with intent to obtain computer services without authority.
three-strikes legislation
statutory provisions which mandate lengthy prison terms for criminal offenders convicted of a third violent crime or felony.
tort
a private or civil wrong or injury. The "unlawful violation of a private legal right other than a mere breach of contract, express or implied."
tort-feasor
an individual, business, or other legally-recognized entity that commits a tort.
transferred intent
a legal construction by which an unintended act that results from intentional action undertaken in the commission of a crime may also be illegal.
treason
violation of allegiance toward one's country or sovereign, esp. the betrayal of one's own country by waging war against it or by consciously and purposely acting to aid its enemies.
trespassory taking
for purposes of crimes of theft, a taking without the consent of the victim.
truth in sentencing
a close correspondence between the sentence imposed upon those sent to prison and the time actually served prior to prison release.
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