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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 Oklahoma, theft is defined under the state's penal code as the unlawful taking or appropriation of someone else's property with the intent to permanently or temporarily deprive the owner of it. This can include acts of theft by deception, threat, or extortion. The severity of the charge in Oklahoma can range from petit larceny for items valued under $1,000 to grand larceny for items valued at $1,000 or more. Penalties for theft in Oklahoma vary based on the value of the property stolen and can include fines, restitution, and incarceration. Enhanced penalties may apply for repeat offenses or theft involving firearms or other specific circumstances. It's important to note that consent obtained through deceptive or coercive means is not considered 'effective consent' and taking property under such pretenses can still be prosecuted as theft.

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