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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 Utah, the crime of theft is defined under Utah Code § 76-6-404. A person commits theft if they unlawfully take or exercise unauthorized control over the property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. This includes obtaining property by deception or by threat, as well as receiving stolen property knowing that it was stolen. The severity of the theft charge in Utah can range from a class B misdemeanor for property of lesser value to a second-degree felony for property of significant value or under certain aggravating circumstances. The specific classification depends on the value of the property stolen and other factors, such as whether the theft involved a firearm or if the offender has prior convictions for theft.

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