Which offense classification applies when a person knowingly obtains control of another's property valued at $1500-$2500, or possesses a firearm, a controlled substance, or livestock?

• A. Theft of Property (2nd Degree), felony class C
• B. Theft of Property (3rd Degree), felony class D
• C. Theft of Property (4th Degree), misdemeanor class A
• D. Theft of Lost Property (2nd Degree), felony class C

Answer: (A)

The main concept is that theft classifications are set by value ranges and by whether certain items trigger a higher offense level. In this jurisdiction, taking control of property valued between $1,500 and $2,500 qualifies as second-degree theft, which is a felony (class C). The same second-degree level applies if the person possesses a firearm, a controlled substance, or livestock, regardless of the property's value. So the described conduct—obtaining control of property within that value range or possessing the listed items—fits second-degree theft.

The other options correspond to lower theft levels or different crimes. Theft of property in a lower degree would involve smaller value thresholds, and a fourth-degree designation is typically a misdemeanor. Theft of lost property has its own separate category and elements, which don’t match the scenario as stated.