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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 North Dakota, theft is defined under North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) Section 12.1-23-02 as willfully taking or exercising unauthorized control over the property of another, with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. This includes situations where the property is taken without the owner's effective consent, which can occur through threat, deception, or extortion. The severity of the theft charge in North Dakota can range from a Class B misdemeanor for property valued at less than $500, to a Class A felony for property valued over $10,000 or if the theft involves certain aggravating factors such as the use of a dangerous weapon. Penalties for theft can include fines, restitution, and imprisonment, depending on the value of the property stolen and the circumstances of the offense.

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