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The actual wording of the charge can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction depending upon how the law is worded, and/or the dollar amount of the item(s) stolen. (i.e.- "Shoplifting" - "Retail Theft" - "Petit Larceny" - 'Grand Larceny" - etc)

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The charges for theft vary greatly depending on the monetary amount of the theft as well as the way the theft was taken out. Typically, punishment for theft can be anywhere from a $500 fine to life in prison-such as with aggravated grand theft.

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