This is confirmed in Gaius in the case of the slave who alerts his master to a theft about to take place, and, the owner now consenting to the thief's appropriation so he can be caught in the act, prevents the crime actually occurring.
This is confirmed in Gaius in the case of the slave. This slave alerts his master to a theft about to take place. The owner now consenting to the thief's appropriation so he can be caught in the act, prevents the crime. This crime is actually occurring.