Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands laws relating to theft and retail theft in the state of Arizona.

Highlights:

• Establishes that a person with the intent to deprive an adult of their property has committed theft if the person knowingly takes control of a vulnerable adults property while acting in the position of trust (Sec. 1) 

• Requires the court to preserve nay trade secret that is admitted in evidence relating to the trade secret (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that theft of property or services with a value of $25,000 or more as a class 2 felony (Sec. 1). 

• Defines that theft of a property or service with a value of $4,000 or more, but less than $25,000 as a class 3 felony (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that theft of a property or service with a value of $3,000, but not more than $4,000 as a class 4 felony (Sec. 1). 

• Requires theft of property or services with a value over $2,000, but not more than $3,000 to be qualified as a class 5 felony (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits the suspension of sentences, probation, pardons or release from confinement if the property involved is of a value of $100,000 (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that possession of scrap metal unless explained or sold in the ordinary course of business by an automotive recycler as a class 5 felony (Sec. 1).

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