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Conversion (theft) is generally the cause of action/claim for which a party whose property has been stolen may file a civil lawsuit to recover the stolen property or its value. Theft is also prosecuted as a crime, but the object of a criminal prosecution is generally to punish the wrongdoer, rather than to seek recovery of the lost property.

In Louisiana, conversion is a civil cause of action that allows a person whose property has been wrongfully taken or retained to seek recovery of the property or its monetary value from the party responsible for the conversion. This is distinct from theft, which is a criminal offense prosecuted by the state. The primary goal of a criminal prosecution for theft is to punish the offender, rather than to compensate the victim. However, victims of theft in Louisiana may also be entitled to file a civil lawsuit for conversion to recover their property or its value. It's important to note that the burden of proof is different in civil cases compared to criminal cases; a civil case for conversion requires the plaintiff to prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence, whereas a criminal theft charge must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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