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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-168.3. Prima facie evidence of intent to convert property

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

It shall be prima facie evidence of intent to commit a crime as set forth in G.S. 14-167, 14-168, and 14-168.1 with respect to any property other than a truck, automobile, or other motor vehicle when one who has, by written instrument, leased or rented the personal property of another:

(1) Failed or refused to return such property to its owner after the lease, bailment, or rental agreement has expired,

a. Within 10 days, and

b. Within 48 hours after written demand for return thereof is personally served or given by registered mail delivered to the last known address provided in such lease or rental agreement, or

(2) When the leasing or rental of such personal property is obtained by presentation of identification to the lessor or rentor thereof which is false, fictitious, or knowingly not current as to name, address, place of employment, or other identification.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-168.3. Prima facie evidence of intent to convert property - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-14-criminal-law/nc-gen-st-sect-14-168-3/

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