IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 13.15
Definition Of Theft By Deception Of Property Not Exceeding $500 In Value
A person commits the offense of theft when he knowingly obtains by deception control
over property and
[1] intends to deprive the owner permanently of the use or benefit of the property.
[or]
[2] knowingly [(uses) (conceals) (abandons)] the property in such manner as to deprive
the owner permanently of its use or benefit.
[or]
[3] [(uses) (conceals) (abandons)] the property knowing that such [(use) (concealment)
(abandonment)] probably will deprive the owner permanently of such use or benefit.
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
- Edition
- 2026-08-19
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