Shoplifting in Publix (Florida)

How do I find information on penalties for shoplifting. I live in Broward county, Florida.

Thanks

Find information regarding the penalties of shoplifting by consulting an attorney or lawyer that specializes in the field to learn about the punishments that vary from state-to-state.

If it's your first shoplifting conviction you will most likely get a fine and/or community service but if you get a third conviction in the state of Florida, the State Attorney has it within his or her discretion to turn the misdemeanor charge into a felony where you would be looking at up to five years in Florida state prison!!

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Shoplifting in Florida

Shoplifting is charged as either petit or grand theft under Florida Statute 812.014, depending on the amount. If the value of the alleged stolen merchandise is less than $100 in value, the defendant is charged with petit theft in the second degree, a second degree misdemeanor. If the value of the merchandise is between $100 and $300, the defendant is charged with petit theft in the first degree, a first degree misdemeanor . If the alleged amount is greater than $300 but less than $5,000, then the appropriate charge is grand theft in the third degree, a third degree felony. The maximum punishment for each offense, if convicted, is show below:

Petit Theft in the Second Degree (less than $100) - punishable by a maximum of 60 days in jail.

Petit Theft in the First Degree (Less than $300 but more than $100) - punishable by a maximum of 364 days in the county jail.

Grand Theft in the Third Degree (More than $300 but less than $5,000) - punishable by a maximum of 5 years in state prison.

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Some guy was following me in the store and watching, like I was gonna steal. It was really irritating.