8.1.1.500 Theft

Any person who, without permission of the owner, shall take, shoplift, possess or exercise unlawful control over movable property, not his own or under his control, with the purpose of depriving the owner thereof or who unlawfully transfers immovable property not his own or any interest thereto shall be guilty of an offense and shall be sentenced to confinement for a period not to exceed three (3) months or to pay a fine not to exceed $300.00 or both, with costs, if the value of such property is less than $50.00 and shall be sentenced to confinement for a period not to exceed six (6) months or to pay a fine not to exceed $500.00 if the value is $50.00 or over. The Court may order proper restitution to be made in each case.