Recent content by bgordski

Yes, Prosecution is at the discretion of the prosecutor and being able to quote the applicable law works wonders in getting that "discretion" acted upon. Still seeking legal input but I can go with what is shown here.

The title of this thread is "What is the Federal title and Statue covering the theft of electricity?" I might add "and why does that Federal statue apply?" The 2005 Energy Policy Act Title 12; US Code - Title 16: CONSERVATION Chapter 12 Federal Regulation and Development of Power and various...

18 U.S.C. § 641 : US Code - Section 641: Public money, property or records Whoever embezzles, steals, purloins, or knowingly converts to his use or the use of another, or without authority, sells, conveys or disposes of any record, voucher, money, or thing of value of the United States or of...

It seems the US Government manufactures electricity Federal Power Act Title 16 USC.

18 USC 659 1st section Whoever embezzles, steals, or unlawfully takes, carries away, or conceals, or by fraud or deception obtains from any pipeline system, railroad car, wagon, motortruck, trailer, or other vehicle, or from any tank or storage facility, station, station house, platform or...

Marijuana (MJ) grow houses are by-passing the utility meter to steal electricity. Electricity travels from Canada and many other states to US locations through the power grid. This makes this a Federal Crime. I find two statutes that may cover this 18---2314 transfer of stolen goods and 31---641...