Pennsylvania § 3921 - Theft by unlawful taking or disposition.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3921 — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3921. Theft by unlawful taking or disposition.
(a) Movable property.--A person is guilty of theft if he unlawfully takes, or exercises unlawful control over, movable property of another with intent to deprive him thereof.
(b) Immovable property.--A person is guilty of theft if he unlawfully transfers, or exercises unlawful control over, immovable property of another or any interest therein with intent to benefit himself or another not entitled thereto.
Cross References. Section 3921 is referred to in sections 1107, 3311, 3903, 3935.1, 5708, 6105 of this title; section 5552 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3921
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3921 cover?
Section 3921 ("Theft by unlawful taking or disposition.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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