Penalties for Shoplifting in Texas
The Texas Penal Code classifies shoplifting as either a misdemeanor or felony offense. The following is a breakdown of shoplifting crimes and punishments from the least severe misdemeanor to the highest felony level, including their monetary fines:
- Shoplifting is a Class C misdemeanor when the property value taken is under $100. Class C misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to $500
- Shoplifting is a Class B misdemeanor when the property value taken is more than $100 but less than $750. Class B misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 and 180 days in jail
- Shoplifting is a Class A misdemeanor when the property value taken is $750 or more but less than $2,500. Class A misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to $4,000 and 180 days in jail