That depends what country you're in ! The crime committed is fraud and/or theft. The penalty depends on the judge at the trial !
how the law consider that a person committed theft
Its bad
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Grand Theft AutoThe penalty is usually about 5 years in Prison.
Any crime for which the statutory penalty is one year or more in prison is a felony offense.
See http://www.ehow.com/how_2040678_find-information-penalty-auto-theft.html
The penalty for horse theft in the US can vary from county to county, but in most places it carries the same sentencing as Grand Theft. In some places it is still legal for a horse thief to be tried by a court and hanged for the crime.
The usual punishment would be an arrest followed by jail time for forgery and theft. Plus, you will be asked to repay the money you stole from your ex wifes bank account including a penalty. All in all, you will end up repaying the money with interest & penalty plus end up serving jail time.
It would be a FELONY crime. Your state's statutes will include the maximum penalty set by the legislature for that offense.
In Florida, cattle theft is considered a third-degree felony. The penalties for this offense can include up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. Additionally, restitution may be ordered to compensate the owner for their loss. The severity of the penalty can increase if the theft involves more than one animal or if the theft is part of a larger scheme.
What are the Dollar amount in damages to be considered grand theft , and what is the possible penalty? Case in point: expensive parts taken off two heavy equipment machines and a couple of autos. Expect repairs to exceed $6000.State is Ohio.