Overview
Petit Theft/Retail Theft
Grand Theft/Grand Theft Auto
Robbery
Other Theft Crimes

Overview

 

Grand Theft is on the higher end of theft crimes. Grand Theft can be charged as a third degree felony all the way up to a first degree felony. The value amount of the goods or property stolen is what makes a grand theft. Generally, grand thefts involve the taking of goods, services or property worth at least $300.00. Grand Theft also includes Grand Theft Auto

 

Depending on the circumstances of the theft and the dollar amount involved you could be exposed to varying sentences including prison time.

 

Similar to petit theft, the crime of grand theft can be found in F.S. 812.014.

 

PENALTIES

 

For the most part, Grand Theft offenses can be categorized as follows:

 

1. Grand Theft in the First Degree, is a felony of the first degree
   1. Theft of property valued at $100,000 or more;
2. Grand Theft in the Second Degree, is a felony of the second degree
   1. Theft of property valued at $20,000 or more, but less than $100,00;
3. Grand Theft in the Third Degree, is as a felony of the third degree
   1. Theft of property valued at $300 or more, but less than $5,00
   2. Theft of property valued at $5,000 or more, but less than $10,000;
   3. Theft of property valued at $10,000 or more but less than $20,000.

 

*Felony offenses are punishable as provided in F.S 775.082 or F.S. 775.083. Additionally, any conviction will also include court costs and may include court ordered community service, classes, restitution or other sanctions the court deems appropriate.

 

The material on this page is not intended to be legal advice. Florida law is continually changing therefore some of the provisions contained here may be out of date. It is always best to consult a criminal defense attorney about your legal rights and responsibilities regarding your particular case.

 

Consult With an Experienced Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney

 

The facts of every theft case are different and if convicted you could face jail or prison time. Because of this and other complexities in handling these types of cases it is vitally important that you obtain representation from a lawyer experienced in defending, not prosecuting these types of crimes.

 

If you have been arrested and charged with petit theft, grand theft, robbery or any other theft related offense contact Orlando criminal defense attorney Will Corzo or Sam Kohrs. Call toll free 877-99CK-LAW for a free consultation and explanation of your rights.

 

The Central Florida criminal defense law firm of Corzo and Kohrs almost exclusively limits their practice to defending clients charged with criminal offenses including petit theft, retail theft, grand theft, employer theft, burglary other theft related offenses and crimes throughout central Florida, including clients from Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Polk County, and Pinellas County and in cities such as Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, Celebration, Hunter’s Creek, Ocoee, Oviedo, Avalon Park, Windermere, Altamonte Springs, Baldwin Park, Clermont, Winter Park, St. Petersburg, Seminole, Clearwater, including clients from schools such as University of Central Florida UCF, University of South Florida USF, Valencia Community College, Full Sail, and other Central Florida schools. Attorneys are available 24 hours a day and on weekends and holidays.