Any refusal to pay for a service after it has been provided is a violation of the theft of service statute.

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Theft of service typically involves knowingly securing the performance of a service by deception, threat, false token, or other means to avoid payment. Simply refusing to pay after a service is provided does not automatically constitute theft of service; the refusal must involve an element of deceit or intent to avoid payment from the outset.

Any Refusal to Pay for a Service After It Has