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Articles Tagged with Theft

Published on: August 24, 2012

Arizona Theft Laws: Difference Between Misdemeanor and Felony Theft Penalties

The main difference between Misdemeanor Theft and Felony Theft charges is the dollar value of the amount stolen. The second difference is the penalties involved. The higher the dollar value of the stolen property or service, the more severe the penalties if convicted.

Under ARS § 13 – 1802 theft charges will be brought as Misdemeanors unless the market or dollar value of the property exceeds $1,000.00. Theft crimes involving items that exceed that amount will be brought as a felony.

The exception to this is if it is a firearm or an animal. Charges for theft of an animal or gun, will be charged as a felony, even if the dollar value is below $1,000.00,

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Published on: April 27, 2012

Arizona Felony Theft: “What is Felony Theft?”

By James E. Novak, P.L.L.C.

Theft charges may be brought as Misdemeanors or Felonies. Felony Thefts are those where the values or dollar amount of stolen property exceed a specified amount by law. Other factors are also considered including the nature or type of items stolen. Felony thefts will be charged under ARS § 13 – 1802 if the value of stolen property is:

Equal or more than $1,000.00;
Under $1,000.00, if the stolen property is a Firearm;

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