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This web page contains the legal definitions, grading and penalties of theft and related offenses in Pennsylvania. It also provides the cross references, amendments and subsections of the chapter.
- Title 18
Except as provided in 42 Pa.C.S. § 9714 (relating to...
- Title 18
Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes contains the definitions and penalties for various crimes and offenses, including theft. Theft is a general term for the unlawful taking of property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of it.
(1.1) Any person who is convicted under subsection (a) of retail theft of motor fuel may, in addition to any other penalty imposed, be sentenced as follows: (i) For a first offense, to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $250. (ii) For a second offense, to pay a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500.
Find the definitions, grading, and penalties of theft offenses in Pennsylvania law. Learn about the different types of theft, such as by unlawful taking, deception, extortion, or receiving stolen property.
Learn about the grading and valuation of theft offenses in Pennsylvania, such as felony of the second degree, third degree or first degree, and misdemeanor of the first, second or third degree. Find the definitions of terms such as manmade, natural or war-caused disaster, firearm, anhydrous ammonia and more.
--A person is guilty of theft if he unlawfully transfers, or exercises unlawful control over, immovable property of another or any interest therein with intent to benefit himself or another not entitled thereto. 18 Pa.C.S. § 3921. 1972, Dec. 6, P.L. 1482, No. 334, § 1, effective 6/6/1973.
Learn about the definition and elements of theft by unlawful taking or disposition of movable or immovable property in Pennsylvania. See the cross references and previous versions of this section on Justia.
