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.
Minor ID theft charges have, at times, been plead down to the misdemeanor level.
* Yes
Regardless of the state a misdemeanor is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor can be punished with NOT MORE than one year in jail.
YES
It depends on the state. In many cases there isn't any however the amount may determine if the theft is considered a petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony and the appropriate court punishment will often be determined by the amounts.
If you mean is there a law that forbids it the answer is no
A felony, that is why it is called Grand.
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.
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.
The word "grand" tells the tale - it is a felony offense. If it was a misdemeanor, it would be "petit" theft. It is the dollar amount of the stolen item(s) that makes the difference, and that is set by the wording of the statute.