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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 Idaho, theft is defined under Idaho Code § 18-2403. A person commits the crime of theft by taking or appropriating another person's or entity's property without their effective consent and with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. The statute outlines various ways theft can occur, including by control over property obtained by theft, by deception, by extortion, or by receiving stolen property, among others. Theft can be charged as petit theft or grand theft, depending on the value of the property stolen and other circumstances surrounding the offense, as detailed in Idaho Code § 18-2407 and § 18-2408. Petit theft involves property valued at less than $1,000, while grand theft applies to property valued at $1,000 or more, or in cases involving firearms, certain livestock, or property taken directly from the person of another, among other specified conditions. Penalties for theft in Idaho vary based on the classification of the theft and can range from misdemeanors to felonies, with potential fines, restitution, and imprisonment.

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