jan 1, 2020 - Penalties for theft currently include community service, prison/jail time, fines, and probation.

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There are three types of theft that have different penalties:
Petty theft: Cases in which low value of property was stolen; Result in fines and short jail time, usually no longer than a year.
Grand Theft: Cases in which higher value of property was stolen; can be considered a felony depending on the circumstances of the theft; Results in a minimum of a year in jail.
Federal Grand Theft: Results in fines, restitution, and jail time of over a year.

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