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KRS § 514.010 Definitions
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The following definitions apply in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Deprive" means: (a) To withhold property of another permanently or for so extended a period as to appropriate a major portion of its economic value or with intent to restore only upon paym…
KRS § 514.020 General provisions
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(1) It is a defense to prosecution for theft that the actor: (a) Was unaware that the property or service was that of another; or (b) Acted under a claim of right to the property or service involved or a claim that he or she had a right to acquire or dispose of it as he or she di…
KRS § 514.030 Theft by unlawful taking or disposition -- Penalties
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in KRS 217.181, a person is guilty of theft by unlawful taking or disposition when he or she unlawfully: (a) Takes or exercises control over movable property of another with intent to deprive him or her thereof; or (b) Obtains immovable property o…
KRS § 514.040 Theft by deception
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(1) A person is guilty of theft by deception when the person obtains property or services of another by deception with intent to deprive the person thereof. A person deceives when the person intentionally: (a) Creates or reinforces a false impression, including false impressions …