Theft

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Theft is the wrongful taking, obtaining, or withholding property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of such property. There are basically two forms of theft in Idaho: Grand Theft and Petit Theft (pronounced 'petty' theft).

GRAND THEFT
Grand Theft is a felony. It is generally punishable by up to 14 years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine. Grand Theft is a theft where:
  1. The value of the property taken exceeds $1,000. If multiple items are taken, their values can be added together to reach the one thousand dollar threshold.
  2. The property taken is of a certain type: checks, financial transaction cards (debit or credit cards), and firearms are common examples of items that will be grand theft, regardless of the value.
  3. The manner of taking the property includes taking the property from the person of another or by extortion (instilling fear of injury or damage).
PETIT THEFT
Petit Theft is any theft that is not a Grand Theft (less than $1,000, not taken forcefully, not a firearm, check, or credit card). Petit Theft is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in jail and up to a $1,000 fine.

WILLFUL CONCEALMENT - SHOPLIFTING
Willful Concealment is closely related to theft, but is actually a different crime. It is often referred to simply as 'shoplifting.' The statute says that "whoever, without authority, willfully conceals the goods, wares or merchandise of any store or merchant, while still on the premises of such store or merchant, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor ..."  Willful Concealment is punishable by up to six months in jail and up to a $1,000 fine.

BURGLARY
Burglary is another crime closely related to theft. That's because burglary is defined as entering a place with the intent to commit theft or a felony. So, a shoplifting or petit theft case turns into a burglary if there is evidence that the person intended to commit the theft when they entered the store. Most of the time, the evidence needed to prove a burglary is the person's own admission about their intent. Burglary is a felony and is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $50,000 fine.

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