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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 Louisiana, theft is defined under Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 14:67. Theft is the misappropriation or taking of anything of value which belongs to another, either without the consent of the other to the misappropriation or taking, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations. The intent to deprive the owner permanently of whatever may be the subject of the misappropriation or taking is essential. Theft in Louisiana is categorized and penalized based on the value of the property or services stolen, with penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. The severity of the punishment increases with the value of the property taken. Theft involving property valued over a certain amount can be charged as a felony, while theft of property under that amount is typically charged as a misdemeanor. Additionally, certain types of theft, such as theft of firearms or motor vehicles, may carry specific penalties regardless of the value of the item stolen.

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