Lebanon Theft Attorneys
Theft of Property Laws & Penalties in Tennessee
Tennessee criminal statutes establish that an individual commits theft of property if they knowingly obtain or exercise control over the property without the owner's effective consent with no intent to give it back to its owner. As in many states, Tennessee classifies theft offenses according to the value of the property or services involved in the theft, rising from the misdemeanor level (petty theft) to the felony level.
- Theft of property valued less than $1,000 is a Class A misdemeanor penalized by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines.
- Theft of property or services worth more than $1k but less than $2500, however, rises to the felony level and is charged as a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in jail and/or a fine of up to $3,000.
- A Class D felony involves theft of property or services worth more than $2,500 but less than $10,000 and carries 2-12 years in jail and/or up to $5,000 in fines.
- Theft of items worth more than $10,000 but less $60,000 is classified as a Class C felony and is punished by 3-15 years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines.
- Theft of any property or services valued beyond $60,000 and less than $250,0000 is charged as a Class B felony punishable by 8-30 years in prison and/or $25,000 in fines.
- Lastly, theft of property or services valued at $250,000 or more is classified as a Class A felony, punishable by 15-60 years in prison and/or $50,000.00 in fines.
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Civil Penalties and Prior Convictions
Keep in mind that when a person commits theft from a store in Tennessee (shoplifting), and the district attorney does not object, the store owner or seller of the merchandise can seek a civil penalty against the offender instead of pursuing any criminal penalties for theft. The amount of the civil penalty will depend on the condition of the stolen merchandise. For example, if the merchandise is not recovered or is returned damaged, the offender will be responsible for paying a penalty that is the greater of either $100, or 3 times the amount of the damage to the merchandise, including the full retail value if the item is not recovered. If the merchandise is recovered and is still in sellable condition, the penalty will be the greater of $100 or 2 times the retail price of the merchandise. This civil penalty is not an option if the listed retail price of the stolen merchandise is more than $500.
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