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Theft is one of a number of crimes that are also civil wrongs. If a person is charged with theft criminally, he or she may be sentenced to jail or otherwise punished. However, if the victim wishes to recover whatever property was stolen, he or she would need to file a civil lawsuit to recover the property stolen. If services were stolen, the recovery would be appropriate payment for the service.

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Theft of service can become a civil matter when a person or business fails to pay for services rendered by another party. This can lead to a breach of contract claim where the service provider can sue the non-paying party for damages. The legal resolution typically involves compensation for the services provided, rather than criminal penalties.

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