It depends on the dollar amount of the merchandise stolen.
YES
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.
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.
Minor ID theft charges have, at times, been plead down to the misdemeanor level.
Yes.
No, it is a misdemeanor.
It will depend on the laws in the jurisdiction in question. It could be anything from 1 to 3 years if it is a misdemeanor. If it is a felony, it is possible there is no limit. You will have to consult a local attorney.
Sure. A store owner or manager can hire anyone he or she wants to. That said, it's also his/her responsibility to make wise choices. If you owned a retail store, would you hire someone that has stolen from another retail establishment? So, to more directly answer your question; yes, you can get a retail job with a misdemeanor retail theft but it will be difficult.
ANY misdemeanor or felony theft charge that you were found guilty of as an adult will show up in a background check. Unless the charge was filed under an ordinance of some sort. But, inevitably if the charge was a state filled charge, it will be evident.
how much time does retail theft carry in the state of Illinois
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