Category: Theft Crimes

Florida draws a sharp line between petit theft and grand theft, and where your charges land on that line determines whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a felony. Under Florida Statute § 812.014, theft of property valued at less than $750 is classified as petit theft, a misdemeanor. Theft of...

In Florida, robbery and theft are not the same crime. Theft means taking someone's property without permission. Robbery means taking property through force, violence, or the threat of harm. That difference matters enormously in court.  Robbery is charged as a violent crime under Florida law, while theft may be a misdemeanor...

Theft crimes encompass a wide range of offenses in Florida, from minor shoplifting incidents to serious felonies, such as grand theft auto. Whether the charge involves a few dollars or thousands in stolen property, a conviction can carry lasting consequences—jail time, fines, a criminal record, and serious damage to your reputation.