Shoplifting and Theft Laws Overview

Questions and Answers

Over the past several years, shoplifting has been ____?

increasing

About ___ people are arrested for shoplifting each year across the country.

700,000

In Texas in 1994, almost ____ people were arrested for shoplifting.

100,000

It is estimated that for the country, shoplifting costs an average family ____ per year to cover the costs of theft.

$250 Signup and view all the answers

It is estimated that the costs of shoplifting for the country amounts to over ____ billion dollars per year.

9 Signup and view all the answers

What actions constitute theft?

Unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Class C misdemeanor?

If the value of the property stolen is less than $50 or less than $20 if obtained by a bad check. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Class B misdemeanor?

If the value of the property stolen is between $50 and $99 or between $20 and $500 if obtained by a bad check. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Class A misdemeanor?

If the value of the property stolen is between $500 and $1,499. Signup and view all the answers

What is classified as a State Jail Felony?

If the value of the property stolen is between $1,500 and $19,999 or if it’s a firearm. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Felony of the Third degree?

If the value of the property is between $20,000 and $99,999. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Felony of the Second degree?

If the value of the property is between $100,000 and $199,999. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Felony of the First degree?

If the value of the property is $200,000 or more. Signup and view all the answers

A person commits the offense of theft if he or she _ appropriates property with intent to __ the owner.

unlawfully/deprive Signup and view all the answers

If a person steals something valued at $10, they have committed a class ___ misdemeanor.

C Signup and view all the answers

If a person steals something valued at $550, they have committed a class ___ misdemeanor.

A Signup and view all the answers

If a person has been previously convicted two or more times of theft, the automatic penalty is a ___.

State jail felony Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a Class C misdemeanor?

Fine up to $500/no jail time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a Class B misdemeanor?

Fine up to $2,000/up to 1 year in jail. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a Class A misdemeanor?

Fine up to $4,000/up to 1 year in jail. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a State Jail felony?

Fine up to $10,000/180 days to 2 years. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a Third Degree felony?

Fine up to $10,000/2-10 years. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a Second Degree felony?

Fine up to $10,000/2-20 years. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for a First Degree felony?

Fine up to $10,000/5-99 years. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of 2 Convictions of a Class A misdemeanor?

Fine up to $4,000/between 90 days and 1 year in jail, or both. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of 2 Convictions of a Class B misdemeanor?

Fine up to $2,000/between 30-180 days in jail, or both. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of 2 Convictions of a State Jail felony?

A third degree felony penalty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of 2 Felony Convictions?

15-99 years in prison. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of 3 Felony Convictions?

Life in prison or between 25 years and 99 years in prison. Signup and view all the answers

A person who commits a Class B theft offense may have to pay a fine up to _ and spend _ in jail.

$2,000/1 year Signup and view all the answers

A person who commits a Class A theft offense may have to spend _ in jail and pay a _ fine.

1 year/$4,000 Signup and view all the answers

A person who has been convicted of a Class A two times and who is given a jail sentence must spend at least ___ days in jail.

90 Signup and view all the answers

A person who has 3 felony convictions may spend between 25 to 99 years or ___ in prison.

life Signup and view all the answers

___ is the unlawful or forcible entry or attempted entry of a residence.

Burglary Signup and view all the answers

The unlawful taking of property other than a motor vehicle from the possession of another, be stealth, without force or deceit is also known as ___.

larceny Signup and view all the answers

___ is the stealing of displayed goods from a store.

Shoplifting Signup and view all the answers

To ___ is a slang term for shoplifting or stealing.

Boost Signup and view all the answers

The Texas definition of theft is to appropriate property with intent to ___ the owner of the property.

Deprive Signup and view all the answers

To appropriate fraudulently to one's own use is also known as ___.

Embezzlement Signup and view all the answers

One that is not what it seems or is represented to be is considered a ___.

Fraud Signup and view all the answers

A ___ is using funds that are not available.

Hot Check Signup and view all the answers

A thief who picks pockets is also called a ___?

Pick Pocket Signup and view all the answers

___ includes burglary, theft, arson, larceny, shoplifting, and vandalism.

Property Crime Signup and view all the answers

The general elements of ___ are the taking of personal property or money from the person or presence of another, the use of actual or constructive force, the lack of consent on the part of the victim, and the intent to steal on the part of the offender.

Robbery Signup and view all the answers

The past participle of steal aka ___.

Stolen Signup and view all the answers

How are Felony and Misdemeanor offenses classified?

According to their value. Signup and view all the answers

How many steps are there to effective self-improvement?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Realizing choices means a person ALWAYS has _____.

choices Signup and view all the answers

What are some barriers to effective self-improvement?

Impatience, self-pity, hopelessness, alcohol use, drug use, impulsiveness, procrastination, fear. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Shoplifting Overview

Shoplifting rates have been increasing in recent years.
Approximately 700,000 individuals are arrested for shoplifting annually in the U.S.
In Texas alone, 100,000 arrests for shoplifting were reported in 1994.
Shoplifting costs an average family $250 yearly to cover theft-related expenses.
Total costs of shoplifting in the U.S. exceed $9 billion each year.

Legal Definitions of Theft

A person commits theft by unlawfully appropriating property with the intent to deprive the owner.
Classifications of misdemeanors depend on the value of stolen property:
- Class C: Property valued under $50 (or under $20 for bad checks).
- Class B: Property valued between $50 and $99 (or $20 to $500 for bad checks).
- Class A: Property valued between $500 and $1,499.

Felony Classifications

State Jail Felony: Property valued between $1,500 and $19,999; includes firearms. Automatic for repeat offenders.
Third Degree Felony: Value between $20,000 and $99,999.
Second Degree Felony: Value between $100,000 and $199,999.
First Degree Felony: Value $200,000 or more.

Penalties

Class C: Fine up to $500; no jail time.
Class B: Fine up to $2,000; up to 1 year in jail.
Class A: Fine up to $4,000; up to 1 year in jail.
State Jail Felony: Fine up to $10,000; 180 days to 2 years in prison.
Third Degree Felony: Fine up to $10,000; 2 to 10 years in prison.
Second Degree Felony: Fine up to $10,000; 2 to 20 years.
First Degree Felony: Fine up to $10,000; 5 to 99 years.

Repeat Offender Consequences

Two Class A convictions: Fine up to $4,000; 90 days to 1 year in jail.
Two Class B convictions: Fine up to $2,000; 30 to 180 days.
Two State Jail Felony convictions result in Third Degree Felony penalties.
Three felony convictions: 25 years to life in prison.

Types of Theft

Burglary: Unlawful entry with intent to commit theft.
Larceny: Taking property without force or deceit.
Shoplifting: Stealing goods displayed for sale.
Boost: Slang term for shoplifting.
Embezzlement: Fraudulent appropriation of funds.
Fraud: Deceptive practices for personal gain.
Hot Check: Writing checks against insufficient funds.
Pick Pocket: Theft involving stealing from pockets directly.

Crime Categories

Property Crime: Includes burglary, theft, arson, larceny, shoplifting, and vandalism.
Robbery: Involves taking property from a person with force and without consent.

General Theft Principles

Theft is classified based on the value of the property taken.
The act of stealing is universally referred to as "stolen."

Self-Improvement Steps and Barriers

Four steps can lead to effective self-improvement.
Barriers include impatience, self-pity, hopelessness, substance use, impulsiveness, procrastination, and fear.

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Description

This quiz covers the key aspects of shoplifting rates, legal definitions of theft, and classifications of misdemeanors and felonies related to property theft. Understand the implications of theft on society and the legal system's response to various levels of property crime.