This section outlines the laws related to theft in Pennsylvania, including the authority of law enforcement to arrest without a warrant for theft offenses. It defines theft by unlawful taking or control of property and theft by deception, detailing what constitutes each crime and the relevant legal considerations.
Yes, law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania can arrest without a warrant for any grade of theft, similar to felony arrests.
Theft by unlawful taking occurs when someone unlawfully takes or exercises control over movable or immovable property of another with the intent to deprive them of it.
Theft by deception involves intentionally obtaining or withholding property through false impressions, preventing access to information, or failing to correct false impressions previously created.
Yes, the law specifies certain conditions where deception does not apply, such as situations where the deception does not involve intent to defraud or mislead.