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What are the charges for a first time offense of under 300 in petty theft in Illinois?
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.
What is the statute of limitations in Illinois for retail theft over one thousand dollars?
A felony offense: Three years.
Is retail theft a federal felony?
yes
What is the minimum amount for retail theft to be a felony?
The minimum amount for retail theft in order for it to be a felony is $5,000. In rare cases, anything over $500 can be considered a felony in some places.
Felony theft and misdemeanor theft in Illinois?
In many states the difference between felony and misdemeanor theft is whether the theft was above or under $500.
What is the usual sentence for a first time felony retail theft conviction in the state of Illinois?
The penalty for retail theft in Illinois is up to one year in prison and a maximum fine of 2,500 US dollars. Where the value of the good stolen exceed 300 US dollars, the jail term is from 2 to 5 years.
Does misdemeanor retail theft remain on your record in Illinois?
YES
What is the jail time for theft charge of 146 or a felony charge of 186 stealing from khols in Illinois?
It is probably determined by the amount of the theft.
Can you bond out on theft over 300 in Illinois?
No. Not at the police station anyway. Theft Over $300 is a felony in Illinois. You have to go to the county jail and go before a judge who will set bond.
Is theft over 300 a class 4 felony in Illinois?
A felony is a federal crime and therefore is rated the same in every state in the union.
How much do you have to steal to make it a felony?
The law varies from state to state and even within a state it depends upon the situation. In Illinois for example, a simple theft becomes a felony when the property taken is valued at $300 or greater. However, if the property comes from a store, that is retail theft, and the value need only be $150 to be a felony. Also, if someone has a prior theft or retail theft conviction, then it may be charged as a felony even if the value is only a penny. For more information about felony prosecutions see the links below.
When does a theft crime expire in Illinois?
It depends on whether or not it is a misdemeanor crime or a felony crime. If a misdemeanor the limitation is 18 months. If a felony, it is not mentioned under the felony SOL's leading one to believe that there is possibly no SOL for felony assault.
