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Can you summarize OHRC Section 2913.02?
Theft and Fraud > Theft.
Short Summary
The provided legal document pertains to theft under the Ohio Revised Code. It states that no person shall knowingly obtain or exert control over someone else’s property or services without consent, beyond the scope of consent, by deception, threat, or intimidation. Violation of this section is considered theft. The severity of the offense depends on the value of the stolen property or services. Misdemeanor theft is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Felony theft ranges from a felony of the fifth degree to a felony of the first degree. Theft from a person in a protected class, such as an elderly person or disabled adult, carries additional penalties. Theft of specific items, such as firearms, motor vehicles, dangerous drugs, police dogs or horses, assistance dogs, anhydrous ammonia, or special purpose articles, also has its own penalties. Penalties may include fines, restitution, and license suspension. The document does not mention any exemptions.
Whom does it apply to?
All persons
What does it govern?
Theft
What are exemptions?
Exemptions are not mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
The penalties for theft vary based on the value of the stolen property or services. Misdemeanor theft is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Felony theft ranges from a felony of the fifth degree to a felony of the first degree, depending on the value of the stolen property or services. Theft from a person in a protected class is a felony of the fifth degree to a felony of the first degree, depending on the value of the stolen property or services. Grand theft of a motor vehicle is a felony of the fourth degree. Theft of drugs is a felony of the fourth degree or a felony of the third degree for repeat offenders. Theft of a police dog or horse or an assistance dog is a felony of the third degree. Theft of anhydrous ammonia is a felony of the third degree. Theft of a special purpose article or articles or theft of a bulk merchandise container or containers is a felony of the fifth degree. Additional penalties may include fines, restitution, and license suspension.
Jurisdiction
Ohio