West Palm Beach Theft Attorneys

Theft charges in Florida are filed as either petit theft or grand theft.

• First Degree Petit Theft: Under Florida Statute 812.014(2)(e), is defined as criminal theft of property worth more than $100 but less than $750, or theft of property by someone who has a prior theft conviction. It must be proven a defendant took the property of another to deprive the person of the right or benefit of the property, or to personally use the property of another to which they are not entitled. It is a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail, 1 year of probation and a $1,000 fine.
• Second Degree Petit Theft: Under Florida Statute 812.014(2)(e), second degree petit theft is theft of property worth less than $100. Penalty is up to six months in jail, six months of probation and a fine of up to $500.
• First Degree Grand Theft: Under Florida Statute 812.014(2)(c), the charge of grand theft alleges depriving an owner of property valued at more than $750. First degree grand theft is charged for property valued at more than $100,000 or shipping cargo worth more than $50,000. It is a first degree felony with a mandatory minimum sentence of 21 months in prison and a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, 30 years of probation and a $10,000 fine, as well as restitution.
• Second Degree Grand Theft: Charged when the value of property is worth more than $20,000 but less than $100,000, shipping cargo worth less than $50,000 or emergency medical equipment worth more than $300. Second degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison, 15 years probation and a $10,000 fine.
• Third Degree Grand Theft: Charged for property worth more than $750 but less than $20,000, a controlled substance, a firearm, a motor vehicle, estate theft, or theft of anything of value by a restaurant or hotel employee. Third degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison, 5 years of probation and a $5,000 fine.