What Are Some Legal Consequences for Theft?

Legal consequences for theft can include:

• Criminal fines, which are usually proportionate to the amount stolen; higher theft amounts may result in greater fines.

• Jail or prison sentences, which may increase or decrease in severity according to the amount stolen.

• Restitution for some theft cases. This may involve the person returning the stolen property or reimbursing the victim for losses caused by a theft.

• Some other legal consequences for theft may include a loss of rights, such as a loss of the right to bear firearms (these are typically enforced for felony theft crimes).