2007-12-14 13:51:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It depends on the value of the stuff stolen.
In Illinois if you are caught stealing and the amount is under $350.00 then is a misdomeaner if over it is a felony. You need to look up your states limits.
Unless she went crazy on her crime spree she is most likley looking at a misdomeaner.
2007-12-14 16:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The legal term for Shoplifting is Petty Theft. In most cases, first offenses such as Shoplifting are punishable by a small fine and 1 year of informal probation, even for a teen or juvenile offender. In some cases, a first offense of Shoplifting can be reduced to an infraction thus eliminating any criminal record.
Petty theft is usually charged as a misdemeanor if it is a first offense, and the value of the property stolen is valued between $50 and $400. Petty theft can be punishable by a fine of up to $400 or by imprisonment in County jail for up to 6 months, or both. Petty Theft can be charged as a felony on your second offense under Penal Code section 666. A second conviction of Petty Theft can carry a maximum sentence of 16 months in state prison. Not all courts will charge a second Petty Theft as a felony. In fact, many courts do charge a second Petty Theft as a misdemeanor, depending on the value of the property taken and the time that has lapsed since the prior Petty Theft.
Grand Theft is committed when the money, labor, real or personal property take is valued at more than $400. Grand Theft can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony and is punishable by up to one year in county jail or 16 months in state prison. Depending on the value of the goods stolen, shoplifting can be considered either Petty Theft or Grand Theft.
I'm assuming this is probably your sisters first, and therefore more than most likely valued at under $400 - which would be a misdemeanor charge. If she has no prior history of trouble, she'll probably face a small fine, some community service, and unsupervised probation.
2007-12-14 22:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by Dominicks Granny 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she was caught with less than $50 worth of merchandise, it's a misdemeanor.
2007-12-14 21:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the value of the item she was trying to steal. It's probably a misdemeanor.
2007-12-14 21:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the value of the items taken as well as the number of thefts.
2007-12-14 22:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by Ranger473 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would think its a misdemeanor. Depends on age and number of offenses.
2007-12-14 21:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the value of the product she stole is under 500.00 then it is a misdemeanor!
2007-12-14 21:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends solely on the value of whatever it was she stole.
2007-12-14 22:08:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jay 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that is a misdemeanor but I am not positive about that, sorry.
2007-12-14 22:10:28 · answer #9 · answered by Zick1234 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what they took.
2007-12-15 02:50:00 · answer #10 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋