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Orland Park Theft Defense Attorney
Joliet Property Crimes Lawyer for Misdemeanor or Felony Theft Charges
The offense of theft is not just "taking something that does not belong to you". Theft encompasses a wide variety of acts that could amount to stealing something. Theft can be a simple taking, but it can also be done by deception (for example, person A tells person B that person A will sell person B's jewelry and give person B the money, so person B gives person A the money and all along it was person A's intent to just keep person B's jewelry); or by threat (person A tells person B to give him his lunch money or person A will hurt person B). As is the case with all crimes, the burden is on the State to prove each element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Sentence
VALUE OF PROPERTY TAKEN | SENTENCE IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM A PERSON | SENTENCE IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM A PERSON – BUT THE THEFT OCCURS IN A SCHOOL, PLACE OF WORSHIP, OR ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. | SENTENCE IF THE PROPERTY IS TAKEN FROM A PERSON | SENTENCE IF THE PROPERTY IS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM A PERSON – BUT THE THEFT OCCURS IN A SCHOOL, PLACE OF WORSHIP, OR ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY |
Not greater than $500 | CLASS A MISDEMEANOR 364 DAYS MAX | CLASS 4 FELONY 1-3 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS 3 FELONY 2-5 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS 2 FELONY 3-7 YEARS Probation IS possible |
Greater than $500 but not exceeding $10,000 | CLASS 3 FELONY 2-5 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS 2 FELONY 3-7 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS 3 FELONY 2-5 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS 2 FELONY 3-7 YEARS Probation IS possible |
Greater than $10,000 but not exceeding $100,000 | CLASS 2 FELONY 3-7 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS 1 FELONY 4-15 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS 2 FELONY 3-7 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS 1 FELONY 4-15 YEARS Probation IS possible |
Greater than $100,000 but not exceeding $500,000 | CLASS 1 FELONY 4-15 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS X FELONY 6-30 YEARS PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE | CLASS 1 FELONY 4-15 YEARS Probation IS possible | CLASS X FELONY 6-30 YEARS PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE |
Greater than $500,000 but not exceeding $1,000,000 | CLASS 1 FELONY 4-15 YEARS Probation IS NOT possible | CLASS X FELONY 6-30 YEARS PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE | CLASS 1 FELONY 4-15 YEARS Probation IS NOT possible | CLASS X FELONY 6-30 YEARS PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE |
Greater than $1,000,000 | CLASS X FELONY 6-30 YEARS PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE | CLASS X FELONY 6-30 YEARS PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE | CLASS X FELONY 6-30 YEARS PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE | CLASS X FELONY 6-30 YEARS PROBATION IS NOT POSSIBLE |
ENHANCED PENALTIES
THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER OBTAINS MONEY OF PROPERTY VALUED AT $5000 OR GREATER, FROM A PERSON AGE 60 OR OLDER | CLASS 2 FELONY 2-5 YEARS PROBATION POSSIBLE - YES |
THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER FALSELY POSES AS A LANDLORD OR AGENT AND OBTAINS A RENT PAYMENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT OF LESS THAN $500 FROM A TENANT | CLASS 3 FELONY 2-5 YEARS PROBATION POSSIBLE - YES |
THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER FALSELY POSES AS A LANDLORD OR AGENT AND OBTAINS A RENT PAYMENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT OF GREATER THAN $500 BUT NOT GREATER THAN $10,000 FROM A TENANT | CLASS 2 FELONY 3-7 YEARS PROBATION POSSIBLE - YES |
THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER FALSELY POSES AS A LANDLORD OR AGENT AND OBTAINS A RENT PAYMENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT OF GREATER THAN $10,000 BUT NOT GREATER THAN $100,000 FROM A TENANT | CLASS 1 FELONY 4-15 YEARS PROBATION POSSIBLE - YES |
THEFT BY DECEPTION, WHERE THE OFFENDER FALSELY POSES AS A LANDLORD OR AGENT AND OBTAINS A RENT PAYMENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT OF GREATER THAN $10,000 BUT NOT GREATER THAN $100,000 FROM A TENANT | CLASS X FELONY 6-30 YEARS NO PROBATION ALLOWED |
Contact Our Tinley Park Theft Charges Lawyer
Our criminal defense attorney can help you respond to claims that you have committed theft. To learn how we can help you defend against criminal charges, contact us at 708-966-2408 and arrange a complimentary consultation.