Theft Basics
This element requires proof that the defendant intended to permanently deprive the owner of property.
What is intent?
The Oklahoma term for felony theft.
What is Grand Larceny
Robbery requires this additional element that theft does not.
What is force or threat of force?
Intentionally damaging property is called this.
What is vandalism (criminal mischief)?
A student hides headphones in a backpack inside Target but never leaves.
What is shoplifting (theft)?
Even slight movement of property satisfies this theft requirement.
What is carrying away (asportation)
The term for misdemeanor theft under $1,000.
What is petit larceny?
Burglary focuses on this mental state at the time of entry.
What is intent to commit a crime?
Using someone’s credit card without permission is this crime.
What is fraud or identity theft?
A teen breaks into a house intending to steal but finds nothing and leaves.
What is burglary?
In Oklahoma, theft becomes a felony when the value reaches this amount.
What is $1,000?
This type of theft involves property entrusted to the defendant.
What is embezzlement?
If a person enters Walmart legally and later steals, the correct charge is this.
What is theft?
Spray painting a school causing $5,000 in damage likely raises the charge to this level.
What is a felony?
A person takes a friend’s jacket but plans to return it tomorrow.
What is no theft (lack of intent)?
Taking property by mistake without realizing it belongs to someone else is called this defense.
What is mistake of fact?
Burning property intentionally to collect insurance is this crime.
What is arson (and insurance fraud)?
Entering a building intending to commit graffiti, even if nothing happens, is this crime.
What is burglary?
This defense argues the owner gave permission.
What is consent?
Someone threatens to punch you unless you give them money.
What is robbery?
This term refers to legal title to property, not physical control.
What is ownership?
This factor most commonly determines whether theft is a misdemeanor or felony in Oklahoma.
What is value of the property?
Snatching a phone from someone’s hand without threats is this crime.
What is theft (not robbery)?
A student council treasurer stealing fundraiser money commits this crime.
What is embezzlement?
A cashier legally handles money during a shift but secretly keeps $1,200. What crime occurred, and is it a felony in Oklahoma?
Embezzlement, and yes—because it exceeds $1,000.