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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 Maine, theft is defined under Title 17-A, §353 of the Maine Criminal Code as intentionally or knowingly obtaining or exercising unauthorized control over the property of another with the intent to deprive the other person 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. Theft can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony in Maine, depending on factors such as the value of the property stolen and the circumstances of the offense. Penalties for theft can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment. The specific classification and penalties are determined by the value of the property and whether certain aggravating factors are present, such as prior convictions or the theft of a firearm.

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