theft

The term theft seems straightforward, however, under Wisconsin state law, there are several actions that could constitute charges of theft. Theft is a serious charge that can bring serious consequences. In the state of Wisconsin, theft can be considered a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the severity of the crime and the value of the item(s) stolen.

Theft can be defined as any act that includes; intentionally taking the movable property of another person without their consent with the intent of permanently depriving them of that property; converting the use of property from one person to another without the owner’s consent; intentionally taking property from someone with the right to own it without consent; obtaining the title to another person’s property through deception or false representation with the intent to defraud; and intentionally failing to return person property obtained through a lease or rental agreement.