«THEFT OF SOMEONE ELSE’S PROPERTY» AS A LEGAL CATEGORY: MODERN STATE AND TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT

In this paper, the category of theft of another’s property is studied in comparative legal manner. Trends in the historical development of this structure and its relationship with the adjacent legal categories are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the issue of «generally hazardous» theft of domestic criminal law. The ways of improvement of the criminal legislation of Russia and its practical application are suggested. Arguments for the understanding of the category of «theft of another’s property» as unlawful uncompensated seizure, and (or) treatment of another’s property (in the sense of things) in favor of the perpetrator or of other persons, causing real damage to the owner or other owner of this property.