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The taking of property under the amount of $500 is called
Correct Answer:
Petty theft
Explanation:
The value of the property often determines how theft is charged. When the item taken is worth less than a set amount—here, $500—the offense is petty theft, typically a misdemeanor. This contrasts with grand theft, which covers higher-value property and is usually a felony. Robbery, on the other hand, involves taking property from a person through force or intimidation, no matter the value. Burglary involves unlawfully entering a building with intent to commit a theft or felony inside, not simply the value of the stolen item. So, taking property under $500 fits petty theft because it relies on the lower value threshold.

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