GM05 - Petty Theft

GM05 - Petty Theft

• A person who steals or takes the property worth between $100 and $999 or less OR

• A person who fails to pay a contract or invoice within a reasonable amount of time for services totaling between $50 and $999 in value is guilty under this code section.

• This includes robbing under $999

• For theft of amounts from $1,000 - $4,999 check GM20 - Theft

• For theft of amounts above $5,000 check GF07 - Theft or GF01 - Robbery

• Value of the goods stolen is returned the vicitm upon payment of the fine

• A person leaving the site of a business without paying for goods / services received with intent to come back and pay that was not prior agreed with the owner / employee should be charged under these sections

Misdemeanor

Sentence: 10 months Fine: $800

Weapon License Removal: No