PA+Theft+and+Robbery


 * Grading of Theft Offenses:**
 * A person is guilty of a second degree felony if
 * the crime is committed during a man-made, natural, or war caused disaster
 * the time stolen is a firearm
 * in cases of receiving stolen property, the item received is a firearm and the person who received it sells and buys stolen property
 * the item stolen is anhydrous ammonia
 * Prison term of no more than 10 years and a fine of up to $25000
 * A person is guilty of a third degree felony if
 * the amount involved is more than $2000
 * the property stolen is a motor propelled vehicle
 * Prison term of no more than 7 years and a fine of up to $15000
 * A person is guilty of a first degree misdemeanor of the amount is between $200 and $2000
 * Prison term of no more than 5 years and a fine of up to $10000
 * A person is guilty of a second degree misdemeanor if the amount involved is between $50 and $200
 * Prison term of no more than 2 years and a fine of up to $5000
 * A person is guilty of a third degree misdemeanor if the amount involved is less than $50
 * Prison term of no more than 1 year and a fine of up to $2500
 * When appraising the items involved with the theft, the amount due is the value of the of the property at the time and place of the crime or if this amount cannot be determined the amount it takes to replace this property.
 * In cases involving written items, the amount in which it was written will be the amount now due.
 * When the value cannot be determined, the value should be an amount less than $50.

A person is guilty of robbery if during the course of committing a theft, which includes the time during the theft or the time fleeing the scene, he:
 * Robbery**:
 * Seriously injures another
 * First Degree Felony
 * Prison term of no more than 20 years and a fine of up to $25000
 * Threatens another or puts them in fear of serious injury
 * Second Degree Felony
 * Prison term of no more than 10 years and a fine of up to $25000
 * Commits or threatens to commit a 1st or 2nd degree felony
 * First Degree Felony
 * Prison term of no more than 20 years and a fine of up to $25000
 * Injures another or threatens injury
 * First Degree Felony
 * Prison term of no more than 20 years and a fine up to $25000
 * Takes property of another by force
 * Third Degree Felony
 * Prison term of no more than 7 years and a fine of up to $15000

A person is guilty of burglary if entering a building with the intent to commit a crime inside.
 * Burglary**


 * Robbery of a Motor Vehicle:**
 * Stealing or taking a motor vehicle from another person in their presence
 * First Degree Felony
 * Prison term of no more than 20 years and a fine of up to $25000


 * Theft by unlawful taking or disposition**
 * A person is guilty of theft if he takes
 * movable property with the intent to deprive another of that property.
 * immovable property with the intent to deprive another or benefit himself.


 * Theft by deception**
 * A person is guilty of theft if he intentionally takes and withholds the property by deception. A person is deceiving if he
 * gives another a false impression about their intentions with the property
 * keeps information that would affect their judgment on the situation
 * does not correct a false impression


 * Theft by extortion**
 * A person is guilty of theft if he obtains or withholds property of another by threatening to
 * commit a different criminal offense
 * accuse another of committing a crime
 * expose secrets that will harm another
 * take or withhold actions as an official
 * start a boycott, strike, or other collective action if the property is not demanded or received for the benefit of the group
 * testify or provide information or withhold information which would help the defense of another
 * inflict harm upon another


 * Theft of property, lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake**
 * A person is guilty of theft if by accident they end up with the property of another and does not return it to the rightful owner.


 * Receiving Stolen Property**
 * A person is guilty of theft if he receives the property of another knowing that it is stolen unless he has the intention of returning the property to its owner.


 * Theft of Services**
 * A person is guilty of theft of services if he
 * obtains services for himself or another that are only available after compensation, by deception or threat, by tampering or changing with a public utility meter or measuring device through which services are provided or by maintaining an unauthorized connection, to a distribution or transmission line.
 * intentionally takes or attempts to take a telecommunication service without the consent of the service provider
 * diverts his service for his own benefit or for the benefit of another
 * **Grading**
 * Summary offense when the value of the service is less than $50
 * Prison term of no more than 90 days and a fine of no more than $300
 * For cases involving $50+ the grade of the offense will be determined by the grading previously discussed in the grading of theft section
 * Amounts involved may be aggregated in determining the grade of the crime
 * A person is guilty of a third degree misdemeanor if he sells, gives, or gives advice on how to make devices that obtain services without the consent of the service provide
 * Prison term of no more than 3 years and a fine of up to $2500
 * The court may sentence a person convicted of theft of services to py restitution for those services
 * A telecommunication provider can take an individual to civil court in order to become compensated.


 * Theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received**
 * An individual is guilty of theft if he gets property upon the agreement that he will make payments and then does not make those payments


 * Unauthorized use of automobiles or other vehicles**
 * A person is guilty if a second degree misdemeanor if
 * they operate a vehicle without the consent of the owned.
 * Defense
 * If they thought the person would have consented.


 * Retail theft**
 * Offense if
 * Takes possession of any merchandise without paying.
 * Changes a label, price tag, or anything to determine how much it costs and then tries to buy it or have someone buy it for them.
 * Transferring something's container in order to get something cheaper.
 * Says its cheaper than what it really is in order to get it for a cheaper price.
 * Destroy or take off a tag used to prevent theft without the store's consent.
 * Summary offense if its under $150 and 1st offense
 * Misdemeanor of 2nd degree if its under $150 and 2nd offense
 * Misdemeanor of the 1st degree when its either the 1st or 2nd offense and the value is over 150 dollars
 * Felony of the third degree if its a third offense.
 * Felony of the third degree when the amount is over 2,000 dollars or if its a gun or vehicle.
 * First offense
 * pay a fine of $100-$250
 * Second offense
 * pay a fine of $250-$500
 * Third or more offense
 * pay a fine of no less than $500, court can order the operating privelages of a person taken away.
 * Library Theft**
 * Is a offense if they knowingly take material away from a library/museum without permission.
 * Summary offense if its under $150 and 1st offense
 * Misdemeanor of 2nd degree if its under $150 and 2nd offense
 * Misdemeanor of the 1st degree when its either the 1st or 2nd offense and the value is over 150 dollars
 * Felony of the third degree if its a third offense.
 * Felony of the third degree when the amount is over 2,000 dollars or if its a gun or vehicle.
 * First offense pay a fine of $100-$250
 * Second offense pay a fine of $250-$500
 * Third or more offense pay a fine of no less than $500, court can order the operating privelages of a person taken away.


 * Unlawful possession of retail/library theft instruments**
 * A misdemeanor of the first degree if a person knowingly has or is going to sell a security deactivating device.


 * Theft of Trade Secrets**
 * A person is guilty of a felony of the second degree if
 * If he acquires it using either violence or threat of violence.
 * Willfully and knowingly access a computer to obtain it
 * A person is guilty of a felony of the third degree if
 * its obtained with wrongful intent.
 * copies the secret and passes it off as their own

Scenario Local Case PA Laws 2009