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Felony. Which implies not only years of prison, but fines, restitution (compensating the victim for the loss) and probation.
by 29athrowaway 5y ago
Felony. Which implies not only years of prison, but fines, restitution (compensating the victim for the loss) and probation.
- taylodl 5y agoNot true. Has to go over $1,000 to be felony - and that's coming from a red state here in the midwest. This red state is even talking about raising that limit because it was set in the 70's and hasn't been adjusted for inflation. Last I heard they were thinking about $5,000, but I don't think they've done anything. One of the things they'e done is made it the lesser of retail value and wholesale value. You may have stolen $1,500 worth of goods, but it cost the retailer $900 so you're still not committing a felony.
- boomboomsubban 5y agoThe cut off point where shoplifting becomes a felony varies by state, but I don't think any state would consider stealing razors a felony for example.
- 29athrowaway 5y agoWhat about forging a check for $950?
- boomboomsubban 5y agoI don't know the cutoff point for all 50 states. I would assume cost of living means California has one of the higher caps but the other poster seems to live in a state where the cutoff is $1000.