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> And places like California, Oregon, and Washington won’t prosecute for crimes under about $950. For comparison, in Texas, the misdemeanor limit is at $2,500.
by the_why_of_y 3y ago
> And places like California, Oregon, and Washington won’t prosecute for crimes under about $950.
For comparison, in Texas, the misdemeanor limit is at $2,500.
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.31.htm https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.31.htm
- tomschlick 3y agoIt's still a class A misdemeanor though and they will arrest you for it. Also it becomes a felony if any theft has been committed more than 3 times: `(D) the value of the property stolen is less than $2,500 and the defendant has been previously convicted two or more times of any grade of theft;` In those other states its hard to get the police to even respond to shoplifting calls let alone make an arrest. And even if they did, the prosecutors will dismiss the charges or give them a slap on the wrist (which is why the cops don't bother anymore).
- the_why_of_y 3y ago> It's still a class A misdemeanor though and they will arrest you for it. Just like in California. https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/Prop47FAQs.pdf https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/Prop47FAQs.pdf
- tomschlick 3y agoThat may be the law, but prosecutors aren't prosecuting them as evidenced by the people clearing out CVS with garbage bags daily.
- phatskat 3y ago> people clearing out CVS with garbage bags daily. Citation needed