The penalty for retail theft in Illinois is up to one year in prison and a maximum fine of 2,500 US dollars. Where the value of the good stolen exceed 300 US dollars, the jail term is from 2 to 5 years.
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how much time does retail theft carry in the state of Illinois
A felony offense: Three years.
The charges for the first time offense of UNDER $ 150 retail theft in Illinois is Class A misdemeanor. The second time Class 4 Felony. Over $150 for a retail theft is a class 4 felony, even for the first time. However, if the theft is not from a retail store, then under $300 is still a misdemeanor. Over $300 it becomes a felony. See related links below.
Yes, a felony does not prevent you from gaining employment. It might limit your employment opportunities. It depends on what the felony conviction is... fraud or embezzling would probably keep you from working in a bank or securities exchange. Most retail businesses would not hirer you either. That said, you could work in hospitals, construction field, entertainment and public services. Do Not lie if asked if you have a felony, be honest and explain it. If it was 3 or 4 years ago and no arrest since then you have a greater chance of being hired.
The minimum amount for retail theft in order for it to be a felony is $5,000. In rare cases, anything over $500 can be considered a felony in some places.
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The law varies from state to state and even within a state it depends upon the situation. In Illinois for example, a simple theft becomes a felony when the property taken is valued at $300 or greater. However, if the property comes from a store, that is retail theft, and the value need only be $150 to be a felony. Also, if someone has a prior theft or retail theft conviction, then it may be charged as a felony even if the value is only a penny. For more information about felony prosecutions see the links below.
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Example sentence - His first job was in the retail industry.
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"These gems retail at thousands of dollars each"
Retail sales.