I was charged with felony theft and plead to misdemeanor theft, which was a class a crime. I had no previous record and was offered 1 year level 2 probation (1 visit per month), 40 hours CS, and $100 fine.
B Misdemeanor.
It depends on the state. In many cases there isn't any however the amount may determine if the theft is considered a petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony and the appropriate court punishment will often be determined by the amounts.
In many states the difference between felony and misdemeanor theft is whether the theft was above or under $500.
Usually it is a misdemeanor, yes.
The value of the property would control what charges are filed and it could be filed as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the value of the property.
Minor ID theft charges have, at times, been plead down to the misdemeanor level.
Yes.
The crime itself is LARCENY, it is the monetary value (i.e.: cost) of the stolen goods that determines if it is Grand Larcency (felony) or Petit Larceny (misdemeanor).
A misdemeanor is any crime for which the maximum punishment is one year or less. The include most traffic offenses, minor drug possession cases, minor theft cases, etc.
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yes.
Regardless of the state a misdemeanor is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor can be punished with NOT MORE than one year in jail.