Criminal Penalties for a Theft Conviction in Maryland

Theft Law in Maryland

Theft in Maryland
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Maryland Criminal Law § 7-104 provides the statutes and penalties for general theft in Maryland.

If you have been charged with Theft in Maryland, call attorney G. Randolph Rice, at 410-288-2900 for immediate legal help.

The penalties for theft in Maryland are as follows:

Theft less than $100.00:
If you are convicted of theft in Maryland and the property or services have a value of less than $100.00 then you are subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.  Theft less than $100.00 is classified as a misdemeanor in Maryland.

Theft less than $1,000.00:

If you are convicted of theft in Maryland and the property or services have a value of less than $1,000.00 then you are subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or both.  Theft less than $1,000.00 is classified as a misdemeanor in Maryland.

Theft of at least $1,000.00 but less than $10,000.00:

If you are convicted of theft in Maryland and the property or services have a value of at least $1,000 but less than $ 10,000 then you are subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $ 10,000 or both.  Theft of at least $1,000.00 but less than $10,000.00 is classified as a felony in Maryland.

Theft of at least $10,000.00 but less than $100,000.00:

If you are convicted of theft in Maryland and the property or services have a value of at least $10,000 but less than $100,000 then you are subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or a fine not exceeding $ 15,000 or both.  Theft of at least $10,000 but less than $100,000 is classified as a felony in Maryland.

Theft of $100,000.00 or more:

If you are convicted of theft in Maryland and the property or services have a value of $100,000.00 or more then you are subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $ 25,000 or both.  Theft of more than $100,000 is classified as a felony in Maryland.

If you are facing theft charges in a Maryland District or Circuit Court, you need the assistance of a criminal defense attorney.  Contact the Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr., at 410-288-2900.

Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC

6914 Holabird Avenue, Suite A

Dundalk, Maryland 21222

410-288-2900

RiceLawMD@gmail.com

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Homicide at Nightclub Under Investigation

Homicide at Nightclub Under Investigation: "Baltimore County, Md. (July 5, 2011) - Baltimore County Police are investigating a homicide that occurred at Club Baltimore in the 8000-block of Pulaski Highway, 21237 on July 2.
On July 2 at 1:50 a.m., officers responded to Club Baltimore for a call of shots fired. Officers observed George William Bryant Jr., 36, of the 1500-block of Pentwood Avenue, 21239 lying on the parking lot at the club. The victim had been shot multiple times. He was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
The suspect is described as a black male between 20-30 years old. He may have left the location in a vehicle."