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The jail time for theft differs in each state and county. In most cases, first time offenders will not receive jail time. they will be fined and may have community service. Multiple offenses is a felony and will more than likely have jail time of 6 months to 1 year.

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Varies on how much and what you steal, a hershey, maybe a day, a diamond, maybe 10 years.

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