A felony is a federal crime and therefore is rated the same in every state in the union.
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.
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.
A felony offense: Three years.
In Illinois, a DUI does not become a felony until the third offense.
If you are in California it is Grand Theft (Theft over $400). A felony.
The term is now theft. In some circumstances it may be a felony. Generally a retail theft with a value of greater than $150 is a felony and other thefts with a value over $300 is a felony. For further information see the related links below.
Petty theft if the alleged stolen items total < $2000. Grand Theft for over. Petty Theft is a misdemeanor. Petty with a Prior is a felony. Grand Theft is a felony.
Prescription Theft is not taken lightly in the United States. The majority of States would consider Prescription Theft to be a felony. The class of felony for Prescription Theft and the sentencing for that class of felony varies from location to location. Other factors considered for sentencing would be the amount and the type of Prescription Drug that is stolen. Obviously stealing a prescription narcotic drug would carry a heavier penalty than stealing a prescription for congestion and allergies. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible. A felony charge is something that could really screw you over for life.
Once you get a felony on your record it is their to stay, especially a class 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.
In the state of Iowa, theft in the second degree is a class D felony. The theft of more than $1,000 but less than $10,000 or the theft of a motor vehicle, is considered theft in the second degree.
theft over 300 in KY is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison.