Yes, you can still be charged with theft if you knowingly take an item without paying for it, even if the cashier did not charge you for it.
if you get charged for grand theft, you will most likely get sent to prison.
Technically and morally, yes. You don't have a valid receipt. If you get stopped leaving the store they can charge you with shoplifting.
The charge of theft over 20,000 dollars will depend on the city and state. Usually, a person will be charged with embezzlement.
In the US - There is no such charge. Theft is charged under the criminal statutues NOT under the civil statutes.
The charge would probably be LARCENY, but, yes, you can.
The outcome will depend on various factors, including the severity of the current charge, the jurisdiction's sentencing guidelines, and the individual's criminal history. Having a prior theft charge from 2000 may be taken into consideration during sentencing for the current charge, but it does not automatically mean you will receive jail time. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer for personalized legal advice.
In Arizona, felony theft can be charged if the cash or object(s) stolen are worth more than $1,000. In Arizona, this charge is called Grand Theft.
The question makes the offense you were charged with sound like RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY. There is no way to get it "dismissed" after you've been criminally charged. If this is what you were charged with you must defend yourself against the charge.
The only way to get a petty theft charge off your record for employment is to have your record expunged. You will need to go to the courthouse in the county you were charged and file the paperwork.
In our area Retail theft, curfew violation, and Minor in Possession (MIP) are the most often charged. MIC Minor in consumption is a frequent charge but the possession charge along with retail theft and curfew violation are the most common.
Providing false information to police would be a common charge. If you provide a different person's information then you may also be charged with identity theft.
You are charged with the crime regardless. Theft is illegal EVERYWHERE.