Need a Troy Michigan Retail Fraud and Shoplifting Criminal Defense Lawyer?
If you have been arrested for shoplifting, it can be a major crime depending on whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony you are being charged with. More often than not, this will depend on how much the stolen item is worth. The most common types of retail fraud consist of (1) stealing, (2) shoplifting, (3) price fixing, and (4) changing price tags.
For more information about the Michigan Retail Fraud laws and to retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC, call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation.
Here are the item property values and the charges effective in the state of Michigan under the Michigan Retail Fraud Law:
| Value of Item or Money Stolen | Retail Fraud Charges to Apply |
| – Less than $200.00 | – You will be charged with a misdemeanor.- This is called “third degree” retail fraud.- Penalty: maximum of 93 days jail time, AND/OR maximum fine of $500.00 or three times the value of stolen property (whichever is more) |
| – Over $200.00, but less than $1,000.00 | – You will be charged with a misdemeanor.- This is called “second degree” retail fraud.- Penalty: maximum of 1 year jail time, AND/OR maximum fine of $2,000.00 or three times the value of stolen property (whichever is greater) |
| – Over $1,000.00, but less than $20,000.00 | – You will be charged with a felony.- This is called “first degree” retail fraud.- Penalty: maximum of 5 years jail time, AND/OR maximum fine of not more than $10,000.00 or three times the value of stolen property (whichever is more) |
| – Over $20,000.00 | – You will be charged with a felony.- Penalty: maximum of 5 years jail time, AND/OR maximum fine of not more than $15,000.00 or three times the value of stolen property (whichever is more) |
