Under Florida law, Grand Theft is any intentional and unlawful taking of property valued at $300.00 or more. Grand theft is a felony offense, with penalties that may include prison, probation, fines, restitution, and a permanent criminal record.

If the value of the property stolen is more than $300 but less than $20,000.00, then the offense will be classified as a Grand Theft in the Third Degree. Under Florida law, Third Degree Felony grand theft is punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years in Florida State Prison and a $5,000.00 fine.

Petty theft involves stealing small amounts of cash or goods, and is usually charged as a misdemeanor. Shoplifting is an example of petty theft. Automobile Theft: When someone takes another person’s vehicle it is known as automobile theft. Examples include carjacking and grand theft auto.

Grand theft is generally classified as a felony crime. Grand theft is also considered to be a “wobbler” meaning depending on the situation, the charge can be a misdemeanor or a felony.

Grand theft charges may be dropped if the defense proves several defenses. … In such cases, the charges may be reduced to less serious misdemeanor charges rather than felony grand theft. This can happen for instance if there are wrong calculations or market values involved when analyzing the property stolen.

Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

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