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In the state of Ohio, what is the definition of Petit Theft? I have a prospective tenant that plead Guilty to a charge in May of this year.
State/Country of Question: Ohio Already Tried: I just wonder how serious of a charge this is...she's an LPN and is currently employed..this is the only thing that came up on her background check
It means they were convicted or obtaining by theft something of value under $500. They could have committed this by taking without consent of the owner, beyond the scope of the owner's consent, by deception, by threat or by intimidation.
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