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[CH1] Preparatory Offenses [CH2] Criminal Homicide [CH3] Kidnapping and False Imprisonment [CH4] Assaultive Offenses [CH5] Offenses Against Property [CH6] Robbery [CH7] Burglary and Criminal Trespass [CH8] Theft [CH9] Fraud [CH10] Offenses Against Public Administration [CH11] Perjury and Other Falsifications
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[CH8] Theft

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[08] [01] Theft

(a) Theft includes receiving and concealing stolen property.

(i) Persons engaged in the buying and selling of second hand merchandise (other than motor vehicles) are presumed to have received property knowing it was stolen if (a) value over $25 and (b) fails to obtain identification of seller or (c) fails to record complete description of the property including serial number, if any, or (d) fails to obtain signed warranty of title from seller.

Theft is a Misdemeanour Offense
Jail Time: 30 Seconds

Fine: $125


[08] [02] Theft of Service

(a) A person commits theft of service if, with intent to avoid payment for service by deception, threat, or false token; or

  1. One intentionally or knowingly secures performance of service by deception, threat, or false token.
  2. Holds property beyond the rental period.
(b) For the purpose of this section, intent to avoid payment is presumed if the actor fled without paying for the service in circumstances where payment is ordinarily made immediately upon rendering the service, as in hotels, restaurants, and comparable establishments.
Theft of Service is a Misdemeanour Offense
Jail Time: 60 Seconds

Fine: $175


[08] [03] Unauthorized Use of Vehicle

(a) It is always a felony to operate another's boat, airplane, or motor propelled vehicle without consent off the owner.

Theft of Service is a Misdemeanour Offense
Jail Time: 75 Seconds

Fine: $200

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