Theft of Property (1st Degree) is defined as:

• A. Knowingly obtains control of property valued over $2500 or any vehicle or taken from someone's person.
• B. Unknowingly obtains property valued over $2500.
• C. Knowingly obtains control of property valued over $1000.
• D. Takes property valued under $1000.

Answer: (A)

First-degree theft is framed by a high value or by special property circumstances, paired with a knowing act of taking or control. The best option reflects that standard: a person knowingly obtains control of property valued over $2500, or obtains control of any vehicle, or takes property from someone’s person. The word knowingly signals intentional awareness of taking or control, which is essential for a higher-degree offense. The $2500 threshold or the inclusion of a vehicle or property taken from a person sets the offense at the first degree, regardless of other details.

The other statements miss this mark by either dropping the value threshold, mis-stating the mental state, or omitting the special circumstances (vehicle or taking from a person), which is why they do not describe first-degree theft.