In Florida it’s a felony when the shoplifting’s over $400.
Under Illinois law, retail theft may be a misdemeanor or a felony depending upon the value of the items stolen. Under Illinois law if someone steals goods worth more than $300, the crime should be charged as a felony.
Foxx ignored the law and stated that she will not prosecute shoplifters as felons unless they stole more than $1,000.00 in merchandise.
Without penalties, shoplifting has increased dramatically.
It depends on the dollar amount as to whether shoplifting would be considered a felony crime or not.
Shoplifting is a felony everywhere if you steal over a certain dollar amount. The amount that is set dividing misdemeanor and felony theft varies by state.
Shoplifting over a specific amount is a felony in many states...including Illinois.
Here’s a quick look at the penalties for shoplifting in Illinois: Class A misdemeanor: If the property’s value is $300 or less. Class 4 felony: If the property’s value is $300 or less but you have a prior conviction or you used an emergency exit to shoplift.
Here is something to know, Doc: Ignorance is no defense with respect tot he law.
In Texas if you steal alcohol from a delivery truck, it is a Class 2 Felony. Steal from a liquor store, it is a misdemeanor.
I don't know how you can call the theft of something not exceeding $950.00 anything but a felony. In California it is not even a prosecutable misdemeanor.