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A crime of theft can be charged at the misdemeanor or felony level in Wisconsin, depending on the value of the property allegedly stolen. Note that property refers to personal property and money as well as other things like utilities (electricity and gas), documents, and ownership rights. If you are facing such charges, contact the Milwaukee theft attorney at Bayer Law Offices right away.
Theft is charged as a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property or services allegedly stolen does not exceed $2,500, and the consequences upon violation could result in a maximum of $10,000 in fines and up to 9 months in prison.
Most other theft charges are classified as felonies, from Class I to Class F.
Note that the specific circumstances of the offense may impact the sentencing. For example, retail theft may warrant civil as well as criminal penalties. An experienced Milwaukee theft lawyer can better help clarify the sentencing specific to your offense.
Do not hesitate to take legal action regarding your theft defense today. Our Milwaukee theft attorneys have years of experience helping clients navigate the criminal justice system and will do our best to help you negotiate a favorable deal in your case.
Whether you have been accused of misdemeanor or felony theft in Wisconsin, Bayer Law Offices can help.
Schedule a free consultation online or at (414)-939-9650 to discuss your defense options today with our theft lawyer in Milwaukee, WI.
Petty theft occurs when the items or property stolen were of a lesser value. Such charges are typically a misdemeanor in Wisconsin.
Grand theft occurs when the property stolen was of a higher value and/or if force was utilized during the theft. This is often considered a more serious crime that can be charged as a felony.
While the definitions may vary by state, Wisconsin recognizes any act of purposely taking, removing, utilizing, transporting, transferring, or hiding the property of another individual without their permission as theft. This not only pertains to the theft of merchandise or personal property, but also to mail, identity, credit cards, and fraud.
The theft of services indicates that an individual did not pay for services rendered to them. This could include refusing to pay a contractor or company for work done on your property, such as your car, landscaping, or the like; or refusing to pay for food at a restaurant.
The primary difference between theft and burglary is how the property is stolen. Burglary can be considered a form of theft, as it does involve stealing. However, it differs from theft as it involves breaking into another person’s property, without permission, to steal or commit another crime.
Wisconsin statue 943.50 specifically details how the state defines retail theft and the penalties for this charge based on the value of goods stolen. This may include physically stealing goods from a store, changing the price of an item in the store, taking a theft detection device off an item while on the property, or hiding the merchandise.
It’s important to note that retail theft can also be charged as a civil crime under statute 943.51. This charge can be made if the retail owner experienced damage to their business following the theft.
The statue of limitations for theft charges will vary based on whether the charge is a misdemeanor or felony. According to Wisconsin state law, for a misdemeanor charge the statute of limitations is three years, while the statute of limitations for a felony is six years.
If you are facing charges, it’s imperative you contact a skilled Milwaukee theft lawyer for your defense. Call Bayer Law Offices today to schedule a consultation.
A crime of theft can be charged at the misdemeanor or felony level in Wisconsin, depending on the value of the property allegedly stolen. Note that property refers to personal property and money as well as other things like utilities (electricity and gas), documents, and ownership rights. If you are facing such charges, contact the Milwaukee theft attorney at Bayer Law Offices right away.
Theft is charged as a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property or services allegedly stolen does not exceed $2,500, and the consequences upon violation could result in a maximum of $10,000 in fines and up to 9 months in prison.
Most other theft charges are classified as felonies, from Class I to Class F.
Note that the specific circumstances of the offense may impact the sentencing. For example, retail theft may warrant civil as well as criminal penalties. An experienced Milwaukee theft lawyer can better help clarify the sentencing specific to your offense.
Do not hesitate to take legal action regarding your theft defense today. Our Milwaukee theft attorneys have years of experience helping clients navigate the criminal justice system and will do our best to help you negotiate a favorable deal in your case.
Whether you have been accused of misdemeanor or felony theft in Wisconsin, Bayer Law Offices can help.
Schedule a free consultation online or at (414)-939-9650 to discuss your defense options today with our theft lawyer in Milwaukee, WI.
Petty theft occurs when the items or property stolen were of a lesser value. Such charges are typically a misdemeanor in Wisconsin.
Grand theft occurs when the property stolen was of a higher value and/or if force was utilized during the theft. This is often considered a more serious crime that can be charged as a felony.
While the definitions may vary by state, Wisconsin recognizes any act of purposely taking, removing, utilizing, transporting, transferring, or hiding the property of another individual without their permission as theft. This not only pertains to the theft of merchandise or personal property, but also to mail, identity, credit cards, and fraud.
The theft of services indicates that an individual did not pay for services rendered to them. This could include refusing to pay a contractor or company for work done on your property, such as your car, landscaping, or the like; or refusing to pay for food at a restaurant.
The primary difference between theft and burglary is how the property is stolen. Burglary can be considered a form of theft, as it does involve stealing. However, it differs from theft as it involves breaking into another person’s property, without permission, to steal or commit another crime.
Wisconsin statue 943.50 specifically details how the state defines retail theft and the penalties for this charge based on the value of goods stolen. This may include physically stealing goods from a store, changing the price of an item in the store, taking a theft detection device off an item while on the property, or hiding the merchandise.
It’s important to note that retail theft can also be charged as a civil crime under statute 943.51. This charge can be made if the retail owner experienced damage to their business following the theft.
The statue of limitations for theft charges will vary based on whether the charge is a misdemeanor or felony. According to Wisconsin state law, for a misdemeanor charge the statute of limitations is three years, while the statute of limitations for a felony is six years.
If you are facing charges, it’s imperative you contact a skilled Milwaukee theft lawyer for your defense. Call Bayer Law Offices today to schedule a consultation.
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