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Question about a theft charge.
The amount in question equals less than 100
dollars. The person has never been in trouble.
Can this person go to jail for this pety theft
charge?
Asked on June 8, 2018 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
In your state (Pennsylania), a theft of between $50 and $200, it is a 3rd degree misdemeanor, which means the defendant could get jail time--typically around 90 days. Jail time is not mandatory: the person could get a suspended sentence, probation, or a fine. But jail is a possibility.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
In your state (Pennsylania), a theft of between $50 and $200, it is a 3rd degree misdemeanor, which means the defendant could get jail time--typically around 90 days. Jail time is not mandatory: the person could get a suspended sentence, probation, or a fine. But jail is a possibility.
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