请将以下英文判决书中的引言部分改写得更为简练，大意不变：

The defendant, John Smith, stands accused of theft of property in the amount of three thousand dollars from the store known as Big Deals. The prosecution has put forth evidence suggesting that the defendant had the intent to permanently dispossess the owner of the property. It is the duty of this esteemed court to establish whether or not this set of facts justifies a conviction of the crime.
user
The defendant, John Smith, is accused of stealing $3,000 from Big Deals. The prosecution claims he intended to permanently deprive the owner of the property. This court must determine if these facts warrant a conviction.
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