Felony Theft
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Felony Theft (noun);
In general, felony theft is defined by the value of something stolen and vary depending on the area the theft occurred. Most jurisdictions divide felony theft into different categories typically called classes. For instance, a class one felony theft would be for stolen goods of a high value such as a valuable painting, whereas a class two felony theft is for stolen goods of lesser value such as a stolen TV valued at $2000. A court that handles other felony charges, muddier, kidnapping or manslaughter, for instance, will also hear felony theft charges and bigger cases of fraud. Typically felony theft charges are very serious and can involve heavy fines and even state prison time.
Dollar Amount For Felony Theft Per US State
| Alabama | $500 | Montana | $1,000 |
| Alaska | $500 | Nebraska | $500 |
| Arizona | $250 | Nevada | $250 |
| Arkansas | $500 | New Hampshire | $500 |
| California | $400 | New Jersey | $250 |
| Colorado | $500 | New Mexico | $250 |
| Connecticut | $1,000 | New York | $1,000 |
| Delaware | $1,000 | North Carolina | $1,000 |
| Florida | $300 | North Dakota | $500 |
| Georgia | $300 | Ohio | $500 |
| Hawaii | $300 | Oklahoma | $500 |
| Idaho | $1,000 | Oregon | $750 |
| Illinois | $150 | Pennsylvania | $2,000 |
| Indiana | Always a Class D Felony Theft | Rhode Island | $500 |
| Iowa | $1,000 | South Carolina | $1,000 |
| Kansas | $1,000 | South Dakota | $500 |
| Kentucky | $300 | Tennessee | $500 |
| Louisiana | $300 | Texas | $1,500 |
| Maine | $1,000 | Utah | $1,000 |
| Maryland | $500 | Vermont | $100 |
| Massachusetts | $250 | Virginia | $200 |
| Michigan | $1,000 | Washington | $750 |
| Minnesota | $250 | West Virginia | $1,000 |
| Mississippi | $500 | Wisconsin | $2,500 |
| Missouri | $500 | Wyoming | $1,000 |
