Title: Is Shoplifting a Felony? | LegalMatch
Headings: Is Shoplifting a Felony?
Is Shoplifting a Felony?
What is Shoplifting?
Contents
When Can I Be Charged with Felony Shoplifting?
Does a Shoplifting Felony Depend on What Merchandise Was Taken?
What is the Difference between a Misdemeanor Charge and Felony Charge?
Should I Contact an Attorney about My Shoplifting Charge?

Content: A shoplifting charge may be listed under petty theft or another type of larceny. Contents
When Can I Be Charged with Felony Shoplifting? Does a Shoplifting Felony Depend on What Merchandise Was Taken? What is the Difference between a Misdemeanor Charge and Felony Charge? Should I Contact an Attorney about My Shoplifting Charge? When Can I Be Charged with Felony Shoplifting? States typically decide if shoplifting is a felony according to merchandise value. In order to be classified as felony shoplifting, the stolen property must often exceed a minimum price. The specific value depends on state law. Generally, a felony shoplifting charge involves monetary amounts ranging from $500 to $1,000.