Theft crimes are generally classified into misdemeanors and felonies by the value of what was stolen as follows:

• For a value of less than $100: Class C misdemeanor carrying up to $500 in fines
• For a value of $100 up to $749: Class B misdemeanor carrying up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000
• For a value of $750 up to $2,499: Class A misdemeanor carrying up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000
• For a value of $2,500 up to $29,999: State Jail felony punishable by 180 days up to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000
• For a value of $30,000 up to $149,999: third-degree felony punishable by prison time of two to 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000
• For a value of $150,000 up to $299,999: second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000
• For a value of $300,000 or more: first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years and a fine of up to $10,000. 

Charges can be bumped up to the next level under certain circumstances, such as stealing property or services from the elderly, from a nonprofit organization, a Medicare provider, or a public servant. Penalties can also be increased when a deadly weapon is used or if you have previous convictions. Specific penalties can apply in certain cases, such as stealing from an ATM, stealing guns, driver’s licenses, or election ballots, or in other circumstances.