If you’ve been accused of taking the property of another without their permission or knowledge, you need a competent theft lawyer in your corner. Fortunately, you are in the right place. Contact Giraudo Law, Inc. today so we can get started working on your case.
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Shoplifting Penalties in Illinois
Shoplifting is the crime of stealing from a retail store, and is formally recognized as “retail theft” in the state of Illinois. The penalties of a shoplifting charge depend primarily on the dollar value of the item(s) shoplifted, but other factors may also impact the charges you may face, such as stealing from a school or place of worship. That said, the penalties for shoplifting charges in Illinois are, generally, as follows:
- Property worth $300 or less: This is a Class A misdemeanor, which can warrant up to one year of incarceration and a potential $2,500 fine.
- Property worth $300 or less (second or subsequent offense): This is a Class 4 felony, which can warrant anywhere between one and three years of incarceration and a potential $25,000 fine.
- Property worth more than $300: This is a Class 3 felony, which can warrant anywhere between two and five years of incarceration and a potential $25,000 fine.
- Property worth more than $300 and using an emergency exit: This is a Class 2 felony, which can warrant anywhere between three and seven years of incarceration and a potential $25,000 fine.
Burglary Penalties in Illinois
Burglary is defined as breaking and entering a property without the owner’s knowledge or permission with the intention of committing a crime. The penalties for various burglary charges in Illinois are as follows:
- Burglary: This is a Class 2 felony, which can warrant anywhere between three and seven years of incarceration and a potential $25,000 fine.
- Residential Burglary: This is a Class 1 felony, which can warrant anywhere between four and 15 years of incarceration and a potential $25,000 fine.
- Home Invasion: This is a Class X felony, which can warrant anywhere between six and 30 years of incarceration and a potential $25,000 fine.
- Criminal Trespass: This is a Class A misdemeanor, which can warrant up to one year of incarceration and a potential $2,500. In some cases, however, it may be considered a Class 4 felony, which can warrant up to three years of incarceration and a potential $25,000 fine.
Robbery Penalties in Illinois
Robbery is when a person knowingly takes property from a person or entity by the use of force or an imminent threat of use of force. The penalties for different robbery charges in Illinois are as follows:
- Robbery: Robbery is considered a Class 2 felony, which can warrant between three and five years of incarceration and a $25,000 fine. In some cases, such as if the offense was committed against someone over the age of 60 or someone with a disability, it may become a Class 1 felony, entailing harsher penalties.
- Aggravated Robbery: This is a Class 1 felony, which can warrant anywhere between four and fifteen years of incarceration, as well as a potential $25,000 fine.
- Armed Robbery: This is considered a Class X felony in Illinois, which can warrant between six and 30 years of incarceration.
Fraud Penalties in Illinois
Fraud is loosely defined as attempting to obtain information or something of value by misrepresenting a fact to another. For example, if you steal someone’s credit card information and use it to make a purchase, you’ve committed an act of fraud. Some of the most common fraud-related charges we see in Illinois, along with their corresponding penalties, are as follows:
- Insurance Fraud: Depending on the circumstances of the fraud, this charge can range from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 1 felony, which can warrant up to 15 years of incarceration and a potential $50,000 fine.
- Fraudulent Tampering: Fraudulent tampering can range from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class 2 felony. At the most, it can warrant up to seven years of incarceration and a $25,000 fine.
- Credit/Debit Card Fraud: Depending on the specifics of your charge, you may face anywhere between several months and three years in jail, as well as a potential $25,000 fine.
Contact a Theft Lawyer Today
Don’t face a theft charge alone–contact a seasoned Peoria theft lawyer from Giraudo Law, Inc. today so we can get started working on your case and defending your freedom.
