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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 Vermont, theft, also referred to as larceny, is defined under Vermont Statutes Title 13, Chapter 57. A person commits theft by unlawfully taking or exercising unauthorized control over someone else's property with the intent to deprive the owner of that property. The act is considered unlawful if it occurs without the owner's consent, which must be effectively given. Consent obtained through deception, threat, or extortion is not considered effective. Vermont law classifies theft offenses based on the value of the property stolen, with penalties ranging from small fines to significant prison time for higher-value thefts. Additionally, specific types of theft, such as retail theft, may have their own statutes and penalties. An attorney can provide more detailed information about the potential consequences of a theft charge in Vermont.

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