Theft (Section 242, German Criminal Code)

Definition

(1) Whosoever takes chattels belonging to another away from another with the intention of unlawfully appropriating them for himself or a third person shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding five years or a fine.

(2) The attempt shall be punishable.

Related terms:

Parent term:

CHAPTER NINETEEN - THEFT AND UNLAWFUL APPROPRIATION (German Criminal Code)

Sibling terms:

Aggravated theft (Section 243, German Criminal Code)
Carrying weapons; acting as a member of a gang; burglary of private homes (Section 244, German Criminal Code)
Aggravated gang theft (Section 244a, German Criminal Code)
Supervision order (Section 245, German Criminal Code)
Unlawful appropriation (Section 246, German Criminal Code)
Theft from relatives or persons living in the same home (Section 247, German Criminal Code)
Section 248 (Section 248, German Criminal Code)
Theft and unlawful appropriation of objects of minor value (Section 248a, German Criminal Code)
Unlawful taking of a motor-vehicle or bicycle (Section 248b, German Criminal Code)
Theft of electrical energy (Section 248c, German Criminal Code)