Retail Theft Charges
Retail Theft is one of the most common crimes charged in Wisconsin.
Facts About Retail Theft Charges in Wisconsin
Retail Theft is one of the most common crimes charged in Wisconsin. Anyone who intentionally takes merchandise or property from a merchant with the intent to permanently deprive possession of the merchandise is guilty of a either a misdemeanor or felony offense, depending on the value of the merchandise.
Penalties
The penalties for retail theft charges in the state of Wisconsin and Illinois vary based on the circumstances of the offense. In the state of Wisconsin, the following definitions determine if retail theft charge will be considered a misdemeanor or a felony.
Misdemeanor vs. Felony Retail Theft:
- Class A misdemeanor: merchandise was less than $500
- Class I felony: merchandise was greater than $500 but not more than $5,000
- Class H felony: merchandise was greater than $5,000 but not more than $10,000.
- Class G felony: merchandise exceeds $10,000.
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