Attorney For Theft Defense

In Pennsylvania, “Theft” refers to various forms of stealing. Theft by Deception, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Burglary, Bad Checks, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property and Theft of Services are all examples of Theft charges.

Generally, the severity of a theft charge is directly related to the value of the item that was allegedly taken. The more valuable the item, the more severe the possible consequences. 

Theft offenses are typically graded as follows:

• Theft less than $50 is a 3rd Degree Misdemeanors: punishable for up to one year in prison and a $2,500 fine;
• Theft between $50 and $199 is a 2nd Degree Misdemeanor: punishable for up to two years in prison and $5,000 fine;
• Theft between $200 and $2,000 is a 1st Degree Misdemeanor: punishable for up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine;
• Theft between $2,001 and $99,999 is a 3rd Degree Felony; punishable for up to seven years in prison and a $15,000 fine;
• Theft between $100,000 and $499,999 is a 2nd Degree Felony; punishable for up to ten years in prison and a $25,000 fine

A prior record of theft may heighten the Theft charge you are facing.