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When the stolen goods are worth less than $400 (anything more is grand theft) and there was no premeditated plan or intent to steal.

Added: NOTE: The 'crossover amount' which seperates PETIT Theft from Grand Theft (Misdemeanor from Felony) varies from state-to-state. In the above instance it apparently is $400. Do NOT rely on that figure to be true in all jurisdictions.

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Yes. A theft is always criminal but may not be prosecuted. A person who steals may also be sued in a civil court by the victim.

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Petty theft is simply a more "minor" type of theft. Typically theft-such as shoplifting-when the theft is less than $500. More than that is grand theft.

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