(a) Conduct denominated theft in this chapter constitutes a single offense embracing the separate offenses known before January 1, 1976, as:
(1) Larceny;
(2) Embezzlement;
(3) False pretense;
(4) Extortion;
(5) Blackmail;
(6) Fraudulent conversion;
(7) Receiving stolen property; and
(8) Other similar offenses.
(b) Notwithstanding the specification of a different manner in the indictment or information, a criminal charge of theft may be supported by evidence that it was committed in any manner that would be theft under this chapter subject only to the power of the court to ensure a fair trial by granting a continuance or other appropriate relief if the conduct of the defense would be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise.
(c) A person who is subject to 7 U.S.C. § 181 et seq. that obtains livestock from a commission merchant by representing that the person will make prompt payment is presumed to have obtained the livestock by deception if the person fails to make payment in accordance with 7 U.S.C. § 228b.
(d)
(1) The amount involved in a theft is deemed to be the highest value, by any reasonable standard, of the property or service that the actor obtained or attempted to obtain.
(2) An amount involved in a theft committed pursuant to one (1) scheme or course of conduct, whether from one (1) or more persons, may be aggregated in determining the grade of the offense.
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