Typically it is the monetary amount of what is stolen. In many states, the dividing line is above or under $500-this makes theft grand theft or petty theft.
In many states the difference between felony and misdemeanor theft is whether the theft was above or under $500.
The word "grand" tells the tale - it is a felony offense. If it was a misdemeanor, it would be "petit" theft. It is the dollar amount of the stolen item(s) that makes the difference, and that is set by the wording of the statute.
Grand theft auto is simply a type of felony theft.
It certainly might be. FELONY theft especially.
Identity theft is a felony in all states. It is considered a Class C felony.
As soon as you take the money, theft is always illegal. The difference between a felony and misdemeanor for theft/embezzlement is set by state law, and is normally dependent on the dollar amount.
Felony
no grand theft auto is just stealing cars, but felony theft is stealing anything.
The difference between felony and misdemeanor for theft/shoplifting varies state to state and is usually at a set dollar amount for the value of the property. Theft is punishable by jail time.
Felony Theft in Florida is $300.00, Felony Theft Level varies by state, in Texas, the dollar amount is $1500.00, in Wisconsin, it is $2500.00
If the theft itself rose to a felony level, then so would the conspiracy charge. If not, no.
The dollar amount for felony theft can vary state-to-state. Any theft that exceeds the dollar amount that the law sets as a threshhold would be considered a felony theft.