2007-08-03 16:24:43 · 8 answers · asked by freaky_mama415 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Petty theft is not a felony. Grand theft is a felony.
The type of theft to make it a misdemeanor or felony depends on what you had stolen as far as cost (usually over $500), and if you used a weapon to steal anything.
For instance, if you steal $20, it is a misdemeanor. However, if you used a gun, it can be strongarm, which is a felony. If you stole a car, it is a felony. It can also be if you have more than two thefts on your record. Someone I knew was charged for his third minor theft, and was automatically charged grand theft.
2007-08-03 16:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by linus_van_pelt_4968 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The actual terms and definitions of crime vary by state.
Petty theft is a generic term to mean a minor crime.
It may be a formal crime under some state laws, but must refer to the crime as "larceny" in the criminal statutes.
But by the usage, petty theft would probably be a misdemeanor, not a felony.
2007-08-03 23:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically depends on where you live. Any theft that gives you a time in jail goes into a record, and that record you develop becomes a felony. Basically you ruin a rep. by just a "petty theft"
petty theft
: theft of property or services whose value is below a specified amount called also petit theft
2007-08-03 23:34:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petty theft is when you steal something that is valued at less than $250. It's a misdemeanor.
2007-08-03 23:38:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
petty theft is not a felony. A felony is the most serious level of crimes, including murder, kidnapping, arson. Petty theft is something like stealing gum.
2007-08-03 23:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only a misdemeanor. If it is your first time then the judge more than likely will just give you mandatory community service(about 30 hrs) and you will be on probation for 3 months. And if you are good for those 3 months and don't get into anymore trouble then it will get wiped from your immediate record so no colleges/jobs will see it.
2007-08-04 00:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by mike j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
petty theft is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or six months in jail
2007-08-03 23:27:29 · answer #7 · answered by gummiworms02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a felony is a much more severe crime.
2007-08-04 00:26:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋