Depends on the state, and what theft offense you are being charged with.
Penalties for misdemeanors varies in the state of Virginia. A class one misdemeanor can lead to up to one year in jail and a a $10,000 fine.
There are many different punishments that could be given for theft. If the owner presses charges you could go to jail.
Kentucky's statute of limitations are very basic and simple. If the theft is a felony of any type there is no limit. Misdemeanors are set at 1 year.
This completely depends on the monetary amount of the theft and way the theft was carried out. In most states, grand theft and petty theft is divided above and below $500. Grand theft is a felony. Punishments can range from a $500 fine to life in prison.
No. There are physical punishments that used to be inflicted in some countries for theft such as in Somalia. These punishments could include the chopping off of hands. However, theft does not get a person the death penalty. There is no country in the Middle East in recent memory that has used a punishment other than incarceration (sometimes for decades) for theft.
In the Philippines, theft is punishable by imprisonment and a fine. The penalty imposed depends on the value of the property stolen, with higher penalties for theft of higher value. Repeat offenders may face harsher punishments.
If the misdemeanors are not drug or theft-related and you are honest and disclose them on the consent, then generally you won't have a problem. I have the same issue and was recently offered an assistant management position with them. Good luck.
No. Misdemeanors refer to crimes, not to punishments. A misdemeanor is any crime for which the maximum punishment is less than one year confinement. Probation is an example of a punishment for a crime.
Highwaymen in the past could face severe punishments such as execution by hanging or being transported to penal colonies. They were often considered serious criminals because of the violence and theft associated with their crimes on the roads.
This would be considered theft in most states. You will have to deal with a lawyer and court to figure out your punishment.
West Virginia's statute of limitations are very basic and simple. They have decided that no statute of limitations shall apply to any felony. Misdemeanors that involve petty larceny or perjury are limited to 3 years. All other misdemeanors are set at 1 year.
The death penalty was applicable for theft, cutting off of hands that struck a victim were some of the punishments meted out to slaves