Water Theft and Flagrancy: Ruling 19053/2025 Redefines the Boundaries of a Continuing Offence
The Court of Cassation clarifies the boundaries of the flagrant state in the theft of drinking water through illegal connection. Discover how the nature of a continuing offence affects arrest and what implications this decision has for the protection of water resources and the repression of illicit acts. An in-depth analysis to understand the practical and legal implications.
Completed Theft Under Police Surveillance: The Cassation Court's Decision no. 17715/2025
The Court of Cassation, with ruling no. 17715 of 2025, clarifies when theft is considered completed, even if the perpetrator is constantly monitored by law enforcement. An in-depth analysis of the conditions for autonomous possession of stolen goods and the irrelevance of remote observation for the configuration of the crime.
Electricity Theft: The Court of Cassation and the Tampering of Electronic Meters (Judgment no. 19021/2025)
The Court of Cassation, with judgment no. 19021 of 2025, clarifies the distinction between theft and computer fraud in cases of tampering with electronic meters to steal energy. Discover why altering the chip constitutes the crime of aggravated theft and what the legal implications of this important ruling are for those who attempt to evade energy payment.
The Unfinished Attempted Extortion: Analysis of Supreme Court Ruling no. 18578/2025
The Court of Cassation, with ruling no. 18578/2025, clarifies the boundaries of 'unfinished' attempt in the crime of extortion, outlining when a threat not followed by a request for money can constitute the offense. An in-depth analysis to understand the legal implications of only partially completed conduct.
Analysis of Judgment No. 4193/2024: Self-Money Laundering and Non-Punishability of the Underlying Offense.
The recent ruling no. 4193 of 2024 clarifies the conditions for the configurability of the crime of self-laundering even in the presence of non-punishability of the underlying offense, emphasizing the importance of the subjective quality of the injured party.
Improper Robbery at the Gas Station: The Court of Cassation Clarifies with Ruling No. 16931 of 2025
The Court of Cassation, with ruling No. 16931/2025, reiterates the configurability of the crime of improper robbery for those who, after refueling, leave without paying and threaten the attendant. An in-depth analysis of a common case that outlines the boundaries between theft and robbery, protecting the safety and assets of merchants.
Home Burglary with Work Keys: the Court of Cassation Rules with Judgment no. 11744/2025
The Court of Cassation, with judgment 11744 of 2025, has reiterated a crucial principle regarding home burglary: whoever enters a property with keys obtained for professional reasons, but with the intent to steal, commits aggravated theft. A fundamental analysis to understand the boundaries between legitimate access and crime, and to protect one's home.