Plain-Language Summary

This section of Pennsylvania law addresses various crimes including the unlawful use of computers (repealed) and theft from motor vehicles. It details the offense definitions, grading, and penalties for theft from motor vehicles based on the value stolen and prior offenses. The law also references related legal sections and amendments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Theft from a motor vehicle occurs when someone unlawfully takes or exercises control over property from a vehicle with intent to deprive the owner of it.

Theft is graded based on the value stolen: third degree misdemeanor for less than $50, second degree for $50-$200, first degree for over $200, and felony for repeat offenses within five years.

No, the section on unlawful computer use (Section 3933) was repealed effective December 16, 2002.

Any third or subsequent offense within five years is classified as a third-degree felony, regardless of the amount stolen.