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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 Mississippi, theft is defined under the Mississippi Code Section 97-17-41, which states that a person commits the crime of theft, also referred to as larceny, by unlawfully taking or carrying away the personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. The act is considered unlawful if it is done without the effective consent of the owner, which can include situations where the property is taken by means of threat, deception, or extortion. The severity of the theft charge in Mississippi can range from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the value of the property stolen and the circumstances of the offense. Penalties for theft can include fines, restitution, and imprisonment, with more severe penalties for higher value thefts or thefts involving certain types of property or committed under certain circumstances.

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