Felony Theft Amount and Penalties in Florida

Grand theft (a felony) begins at property valued at $750 or more. Third degree grand theft: $750 or more but less than $5,000; $5,000 or more but less than $10,000; $10,000 or more but less than $20,000. Second degree grand theft: $20,000 or more but less than $100,000. First degree grand theft: $100,000 or more. Petit theft of the first degree (first-degree misdemeanor): property valued at $100 or more but less than $750. Theft of any property not specified in subsection (2) is petit theft of the second degree (second-degree misdemeanor). Repeat-offender and certain property-type rules can raise the degree.

Felonies are classified as capital felony, life felony, and felonies of the first, second and third degree; a felony with no degree specified is of the third degree (§ 775.081). Terms (§ 775.082): capital felony — death, otherwise life imprisonment without parole; life felony (committed on or after July 1, 1995) — imprisonment for life or a term of years not exceeding life; first degree — not exceeding 30 years (or, when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life); second degree — not exceeding 15 years; third degree — not exceeding 5 years. Fines (§ 775.083): life felony — $15,000; first or second degree — $10,000; third degree — $5,000.

Misdemeanors are of the first or second degree; a misdemeanor with no degree specified is of the second degree (§ 775.081(2)). First degree — a definite term not exceeding 1 year and a fine of $1,000; second degree — a definite term not exceeding 60 days and a fine of $500. A noncriminal violation carries a fine of $500 (§ 775.083(1)(e)).