What can I get for first time retail theft?
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What can I get for first time retail theft?
I switched price tags on an item under $100 and got caught.
Asked on January 12, 2015 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Petty Theft is a misdemeanor of the first degree in Ohio when the value of property or services stolen is less than $1,000. (Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2913.02(B)(2).) The punishment for a misdemeanor of the first degree in Ohio is a term of imprisonment of not more than 180 days, a fine of not more than $1,000, or both. (§ 2929.24(A)(1), § 2929.28(A)(2).)
That being said, there are often diversion programs for first offenders that would result in the matter going away. Get legal help asap.
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