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A person commits the criminal offense (crime) of theft—also known as stealing—by unlawfully taking or appropriating the property of another person or entity with the intent to deprive the owner of the property.

Taking or appropriating property is generally unlawful if it is done without the owner's effective consent—for example, if the property was taken by threat, deception, or extortion.

In Hawaii, theft is defined under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 708-830 as the intentional taking of someone else's property without their consent, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. The severity of the theft charge can range from a petty misdemeanor to a class A felony, depending on the value of the property stolen and other circumstances surrounding the offense. Theft by deception, extortion, or threat is also covered under this statute, and such actions are considered unlawful means of appropriating property. Penalties for theft in Hawaii can include fines, restitution, and imprisonment, and the specific consequences depend on the classification of the theft offense.

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