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17-A M.R.S. § 351 Consolidation
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Conduct denominated theft in this chapter constitutes a single crime embracing the separate crimes such as those heretofore known as larceny, larceny by trick, larceny by bailee, embezzlement, false pretenses, extortion, blackmail, shoplifting and receiving stolen property. An ac…
17-A M.R.S. § 352 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context: [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 1. "Property" means anything of value, including but not limited to: A. Real estate and things growing thereon, affixed to or found thereon; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (…
17-A M.R.S. § 353 Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer
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1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains or exercises unauthorized control over the property of another with intent to deprive the other person of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; [PL 2005, c. 199, §4 (AMD).] B. The person violates par…
17-A M.R.S. § 354 Theft by deception
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1. A person is guilty of theft if: A. The person obtains or exercises control over property of another as a result of deception and with intent to deprive the other person of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2001, c. 383, §34 (NEW); PL 2001, c.…