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Timestamp: 2019-04-20 05:11:40+00:00

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There are two different forms of crimes in Ohio relating to another party’s property. Theft offenses involve the unlawful taking of property, while property crimes involve trespassing or damaging another party’s property.
A person who is charged with either of these types of offenses faces serious consequences if convicted. Depending on the specific circumstances of the alleged crimes, these offenses may be classified as misdemeanors or felonies and can result in incarceration and fines.
If you have been charged with a theft offense or a property crime, contact a proven and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. Joslyn Law Firm defends clients in the greater Cincinnati area who have been accused of different types of theft or property offenses.
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How are theft offenses classified?
Are there charges relating to theft of specific items?
What charges are there for other types of theft?
Petty Theft — If the value of the property or services stolen is less than $1,000, this is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Theft — If the value of the property or services stolen is $1,000 or more but less than $7,500, this offense is a fifth-degree felony.
Grand Theft — If the value of the property or services stolen is $7,500 or more but less than $150,000, this offense is a fourth-degree felony.
Aggravated Theft – If the value of the property or services stolen is $150,000 or more but less than $750,000, this offense is a third-degree felony. If the value of the property or services stolen is $750,000 or more but less than $1,500,000, this offense is a second-degree felony. If the value of the property or services stolen is $1,500,000, this offense is a first-degree felony.
Fifth-Degree Felony — If value of the property or services stolen is less than $1,000.
Fourth-Degree Felony — If value of the property or services stolen is $1,000 or more but less than $7,500.
Third-Degree Felony — If value of the property or services stolen is $7,500 or more but less than $37,500.
Second-Degree Felony — If value of the property or services stolen is $37,500 or more but less than $150,000.
First-Degree Felony — If value of the property or services stolen is $150,000 or more.
Ohio Revised Code § 2913.02(B)(4) — If the property stolen is a firearm or dangerous ordnance, this offense is classified as grand theft and is a third-degree felony. If the firearm or dangerous ordnance was stolen from a federally licensed firearms dealer, this offense is a first-degree felony.
Ohio Revised Code § 2913.02(B)(5) — If the property stolen is a motor vehicle, this offense is classified as grand theft of a motor vehicle and is a fourth-degree felony.
Ohio Revised Code § 2913.02(B)(6) — If the property stolen is any dangerous drug, this offense is classified as theft of drugs and is a fourth-degree felony. If the alleged offender has been previously convicted of a felony drug abuse offense, this is a third-degree felony.
Ohio Revised Code § 2913.02(B)(7) — If the property stolen is a police dog or horse or an assistance dog and the offender knows or should know that the property stolen is a police dog or horse or an assistance dog, this offense is classified as theft of a police dog or horse or an assistance dog and is a third-degree felony.
Ohio Revised Code § 2913.02(B)(8) — If the property stolen is anhydrous ammonia, this offense is classified as theft of anhydrous ammonia and is a third-degree felony.
Ohio Revised Code § 2913.02(B)(10) — If the property stolen is gasoline from an establishment at which gasoline is offered for retail sale, the alleged offender’s driver’s license may be suspended for up to six months. If the alleged offender’s driver’s license has been previously suspended for this violation, then his or her license will be suspended for at least six months and up to one year.
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Ohio Revised Code § 2913.03 — This chapter of Ohio law deals with alleged criminal acts such as car theft, joyriding, or failing to return a rental car.
First-Degree Misdemeanor — If a person knowingly uses or operates an aircraft, motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorboat, or other motor-propelled vehicle without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent.
Fifth-Degree Felony — If a person knowingly uses or operates an aircraft, motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorboat, or other motor-propelled vehicle without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent, and either removes it from the state or keeps possession of it for more than 48 hours. Or if the victim of the offense is an elderly person or disabled adult and the victim incurs a loss of less than $1,000 as a result of the violation.
Fourth-Degree Felony — If the victim of the offense is an elderly person or disabled adult and the victim incurs a loss of $1,000 or more but less than $7,500 as a result of the violation.
Third-Degree Felony — If the victim of the offense is an elderly person or disabled adult and the victim incurs a loss of $7,500 or more but less than $37,500 as a result of the violation.
Second-Degree Felony — If the victim of the offense is an elderly person or disabled adult and the victim incurs a loss of $37,500 or more as a result of the violation.
Receiving Stolen Property, Ohio Revised Code § 2913.51 — This chapter of Ohio law addresses people who have allegedly received, retained, or disposed of another party’s property knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the property was stolen.
First-Degree Misdemeanor — If the value of the property involved is less than $1,000.
Fifth-Degree Felony — If the value of the property involved is $1,000 or more but less than $7,500 or the property is a type listed in Ohio Revised Code § 2913.71, regardless of value.
Fourth-Degree Felony — If the value of the property involved is $7,500 or more but less than $150,000, or if the property involved is a motor vehicle as defined in Ohio Revised Code § 4501.01, a dangerous drug as defined in Ohio Revised Code § 4729.01,or a firearm or dangerous ordnance as defined in Ohio Revised Code § 2923.11.
Third-Degree Felony — If the value of the property involved is $150,000 or more.
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This article was last updated on Friday, November 20, 2015.
Charge(s): RSP, Petty Theft, Falsification, Theft Result: Client had warrant for his arrest and was on probation when offenses were committed, case resolved with dismissal of all charges and plea to DC with fine only. Charge(s): Theft by Deception, Forgery x3 Result: Plead guilty to 1 count felony theft, other charges dismissed, no fines, no costs, non-reporting probation. Charge(s): Theft Result: Plead to attempted theft, no jail, no restitution.

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