Ohio § 2913.021
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2913.021, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2913.021.
(A) As used in this section, “ mail ” means any letter, card, parcel, or other material, along with its contents, that
is received, accepted for delivery, delivered, or left for collection by a postal
service, including the United States postal service, a common carrier, or a private
delivery service. (B) No person, with purpose to deprive the owner of mail, shall knowingly obtain or exert
control over mail in any of the following ways: (1) Without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent; (2) Beyond the scope of the express or implied consent of the owner or person authorized
to give consent; (3) By deception; (4) By threat; (5) By intimidation. (C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of theft of mail, a felony of the fifth degree
except as provided in division (B)(2) of section 2913.02 of the Revised Code with respect to property with a value of seven thousand five hundred dollars or more
and division (B)(3) of section 2913.02 of the Revised Code with respect to property with a value of one thousand dollars or more. (D) A prosecution for a violation of this section does not preclude a prosecution of
a violation of any other section of the Revised Code. One or more acts, a series of acts, or a course of behavior that can be prosecuted
under this section or any other section of the Revised Code may be prosecuted under
this section, the other section of the Revised Code, or both sections. However, if an offender is convicted of or pleads guilty to a violation of this
section and also is convicted of or pleads guilty to a violation of section 2913.02 of the Revised Code based on the same conduct involving the same victim that was the basis of the violation
of this section, the two offenses are allied offenses of similar import under section 2941.25 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2913.021
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2913.021 cover?
Section 2913.021 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2913.021?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2913.021" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2913.021 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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