Salisbury Shoplifting Attorney
Maryland Shoplifting Laws
Shoplifting in Maryland is a crime associated with severe penalties, such as jail time and fines. Furthermore, shoplifters can also be sued by merchants in civil court to recover monetary damages.
I am William R. Hall, a trial-tested lawyer with national recognition, and I am committed to helping you either get your charges reduced or your case dismissed entirely. As a former prosecutor, I can provide you with insightful defense necessary to protect your rights, reputation, and freedom.
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What is Shoplifting?
Maryland law groups shoplifting under theft crimes. The law criminalizes both the taking of property and the concealing of property in a manner which would deprive the owner of the property’s use or value.
What are the Penalties for Shoplifting in Maryland?
The following are the shoplifting criminal penalties in Maryland:
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Charge |
Classification |
Penalty |
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Theft of property valued at less than $100 |
Misdemeanor |
Maximum jail sentence of 90 days and a fine of up to $500 |
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Theft of property worth between $100 and $1,000 |
Misdemeanor |
Maximum jail sentence of 18 months and a fine of up to $500 |
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Theft of property valued at $1,000 or less with two or more previous convictions |
Misdemeanor |
Maximum jail sentence of five years and a fine of up to $5,000 |
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Theft of property worth between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Felony |
Maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000 |
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Theft of property worth between $10,000 and $100,000 |
Felony |
Maximum prison sentence of 15 years and a fine of up to $15,000 |
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Theft of property exceeding $100,000 in value |
Felony |
Maximum prison sentence of 25 years and a fine of up to $25,000 |
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