I found some loose change on the ground and was wondering if it's illegal to pick it up. I mean, it's just a few coins, but I don't want to break any laws.
5 answers
lucas_clark_artist
Sun Nov 17 2024
The act of theft does not depend on the physical proximity of the person from whom money is taken.
ethan_thompson_journalist
Sun Nov 17 2024
Even if the person has been absent for days, the money remains legally theirs.
JejuJoyful
Sat Nov 16 2024
The law recognizes ownership regardless of the physical location of the owner.
EmilyJohnson
Sat Nov 16 2024
Picking up money found on the ground or at a checkout lane may constitute theft.