Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 841 – Theft; class B felony; class D felony; class F felony; class G …
(a) A person is guilty of theft when the person takes, exercises control over or obtains property of another person intending to deprive that person of it or appropriate it. Theft includes the acts described in this section, as well as those described in §§ 841A-846 of this title.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 2 and 25 years | |
| Class D felony | up to 8 years | |
| Class F felony | up to 3 years | |
| Class G felony | up to 2 years | |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,300 |
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 841
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(b) A person is guilty of theft if the person, in any capacity, legally receives, takes, exercises control over or obtains property of another which is the subject of theft, and fraudulently converts same to the person’s own use.
(c) (1) Except where a victim is 62 years of age or older, or an “adult who is impaired” as defined in § 3902(2) of Title 31, or a “person with a disability” as defined in § 3901(a)(2) of Title 12, theft is a class A misdemeanor unless the value of the property received, retained or disposed of is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class G felony.
(2) Where a victim is 62 years of age or older, or an “adult who is impaired” as defined in § 3902(2) of Title 31, or a “person with a disability” as defined in § 3901(a)(2) of Title 12, theft is a class G felony unless the value of the property received, retained or disposed of is $1,500 or more, in which case it is a class F felony.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this section:
a. Where the value of the property received, retained or disposed of is more than $50,000 but less than $100,000, theft is a class D felony;
b. Where the value of the property received, retained or disposed of is $100,000 or more, theft is a class B felony.
(d) Upon conviction, the sentencing judge shall require full restitution to the victim for any monetary losses suffered and shall consider the imposition of community service and/or an appropriate curfew for a minor.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?841; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 60 Del. Laws, c. 590, § ?2; 65 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?3; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § ?8; 69 Del. Laws, c. 315, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 209, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 364, §§ ?1, 2; 73 Del. Laws, c. 126, §§ ?10, 11; 76 Del. Laws, c. 98, § ?3; 77 Del. Laws, c. 133, § ?3; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ ?83-91, 371; 78 Del. Laws, c. 353, §§ ?1, 2;