Theft Case

US vs Adiao
Facts: Adiao is an inspector who stole a leather belt from T.
Murakami.
He was charged with frustrated theft. He appealed and paid a
sum of P100.
Issue: W/N the act of Adiao (defendant) constitutes frustrated
theft.
Held: No. A crime cannot be properly classified as frustrated.
Defendant has
performed all the acts necessary for the accomplishment of
the crime of theft.
His penalty increased of 3 months and one day of arresto
mayor.