If you are caught stealing cash from an ATM machine in Gilbert, AZ you will probably be charged with criminal theft. The severity of your criminal theft charges will depend on the prosecution’s evidence against you, and the dollar amount you are accused of stealing. Further, theft can carry the following penalties in Arizona:
Value of Stolen Item Classification Penalty/Sentence
Less than $1,000 Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 6 months in jail
$1,000 – $1,999 Class 6 Felony Up to 2 years in prison
$2,000 – $2,999 Class 5 Felony Up to 2.5 years in prison
$3,000 – $3,999 Class 4 Felony Up to 3.75 years in prison
$4,000 – $4,999 Class 3 Felony Up to 8.75 years in prison
$5,000 – $5,999 Class 2 Felony Up to 12.5 years in prison
During trial, the prosecuting attorney is responsible to prove all of the theft charge’s elements. You may be able to counteract the prosecution’s case by retaining an criminal defense attorney who knows how to defend theft charges. For more information about criminal theft charges in Arizona contact the criminal defense lawyers at JacksonWhite. Call (480) 818-9943 to schedule a free criminal consultation!