Theft Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the minimum value of property stolen that classifies theft as a felony in Maryland?
$1,500
What is the maximum jail time for misdemeanor theft under $100 in Maryland?
90 days
What is the monetary range for misdemeanor theft of property valued between $100 and $1,500?
$100 to less than $1,500
How many degrees of theft does Maryland law specify?
Five (based on property value: under $100, $100–$1,500, $1,500–$25,000, $25,000–$100,000, over $100,000)
How many years is the statute of limitations for prosecuting theft crimes in Maryland?
3 years (generally for misdemeanors)
What is the maximum fine for theft under $100 in Maryland?
$500
What is the penalty in years for felony theft over $25,000 in Maryland?
Up to 10 years
What is the minimum prison sentence for theft over $100,000 in Maryland?
Up to 20 years
How many categories of theft based on dollar amount are there under Maryland law?
Five
How many times must a person be convicted of theft under $100 before it becomes a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail?
2 times (on the third offense, penalties increase)
What is the dollar threshold that raises theft from misdemeanor to felony in Maryland?
$1,500
How many years in prison can you get for stealing a motor vehicle in Maryland?
Up to 5 years
How many hours of community service can a court impose instead of jail time for petty theft?
Up to 100 hours (varies by judge and case)
How many years is the maximum penalty for identity theft in Maryland?
Up to 15 years
What is the felony theft amount range that carries up to 10 years in prison in Maryland?
$25,000 to less than $100,000
How many years can you be imprisoned for theft over $1,500 but less than $25,000?
Up to 5 years
How many days do you have to return rental property to avoid criminal charges in Maryland?
10 days
How many different criminal penalties are there for theft based on the value of stolen property in Maryland?
Five
What is the minimum value of property stolen that could lead to a 15-year prison sentence in Maryland?
Theft over $100,000 qualifies for up to 20 years, but embezzlement and certain fraud cases can carry 15 years
How many years is the maximum sentence for embezzlement in Maryland?
Up to 15 years (depending on the amount and statute used)
What is the maximum number of years in prison for a person convicted of shoplifting goods worth over $1,500?
Up to 5 years
How many years is the enhanced penalty for repeat theft offenders in Maryland?
Up to 5 additional years
How much must the value of a stolen firearm be to automatically trigger felony charges in Maryland?
Any value – theft of a firearm is always a felony
How many prior convictions are needed for mandatory jail time for shoplifting in Maryland?
2 prior convictions (on the third, jail time is likely)
