Theft, Shoplifting, and the Two Felony Thresholds in Illinois
Petty theft and shoplifting are some of the most common criminal offenses. Because of this, you might think that the penalties would be minor.
However, a theft or shoplifting charge is actually quite serious – especially in Illinois.
Theft and shoplifting are penalized based on the value of goods allegedly stolen. Both offenses can be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony, with felony-level offenses having much more severe consequences. A felony-level offense is almost always punishable by jail [...]
