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Let's say someone (over 18 years old, not a criminal record) steals the laptop from his ex (because his photo is on it) for 2000 euro and then throws the laptop into the lake (because the laptop password is protected). Sure, he gets a direct visit from the police. At the police, he reports that he stole the laptop and threw it into the lake. Point.
What is the penalty? Just buy a new laptop?
From googel.
Theft. (1) Anyone who takes away another moveable thing from another with the intention of illegally assigning the thing to himself or to a third party will be punished with a custodial sentence not exceeding five years or a fine. (2) The attempt is punishable.
Just buy a new laptop?
No. Of course not. What would it be like a "punishment" if you only had to return the stolen things in the event of theft if you were caught?
What other punishment is there? Fine?
Why with me The question is fictional. Punishment sounds okay.
You could have just taken out the hard drive and bought it for 30 euro.
I would have deposited the hard drive in a safe place (if important things (e.g. Thesis) are on it)
It looks different. 2000 EUR plus fine, can be expensive.
If there was an important piece of work on the computer (thesis, etc., something that could cause you damage now), you are also liable for this damage.
If you're really unlucky, it will be 5 digits.
I would try to reach an agreement.
If necessary, a lawyer should draw up a corresponding agreement.
Theft remains theft This has only marginally to do with the value of the stolen goods.
Compensation to the owner is civil law. The police have nothing to do with this.
OK.
Electronic waste disposal in the lake?! Depending on the federal state, up to 2'500 euro penalty: https://www.bussgeldkatalog.org/umwelt-elektroschrott/
Cracking a laptop's password protection would be illegal, but not rocket science. Merely taking the hard drive and installing a new one would still not be legal, but would be less aggressive.
