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I was charged with felony theft and plead to misdemeanor theft, which was a class a crime. I had no previous record and was offered 1 year level 2 probation (1 visit per month), 40 hours CS, and $100 fine.
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forever your record don't go away
It stays on your record for the rest of your life.
You can apply for a pardon, and clear it off your record. Usually there is no problem with getting a misdemeanour pardon, as long as you have a clean record since then.
If it's misdemeanor theft, you might be able to receive a waiver. If it's felony theft, then the answer is almost certainly going to be no.
Persons having a misdemeanor record are not prohibited from purchasing firearms.
If it occurred after you turned adult, it will remain a permanent part of your criminal history record.
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In many states the difference between felony and misdemeanor theft is whether the theft was above or under $500.
Usually it is a misdemeanor, yes.
The charges for the first time offense of UNDER $ 150 retail theft in Illinois is Class A misdemeanor. The second time Class 4 Felony. Over $150 for a retail theft is a class 4 felony, even for the first time. However, if the theft is not from a retail store, then under $300 is still a misdemeanor. Over $300 it becomes a felony. See related links below.