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Felony Theft Amount and Penalties in Hawaii

The dollar amount that makes theft a felony in Hawaii, and the felony and misdemeanor classes and penalties that apply.

Short answer: Theft becomes a felony (theft in the second degree, Class C felony) when the value of the property or services exceeds $750. Theft in the first degree (Class B felony): value exceeds $20,000. Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 708-830.5, 708-831, 708-832

How much theft is a felonyTheft becomes a felony (theft in the second degree, Class C felony) when the value of the property or services exceeds $750. Theft in the first degree (Class B felony): value exceeds $20,000. Theft in the third degree (misdemeanor): value exceeds $250 (or gasoline/diesel/related petroleum propellants of any value not exceeding $750).
Theft in the fourth degree (§ 708-833) not read.
Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 708-830.5, 708-831, 708-832
Felony classes and maximum sentencesCrimes are of three grades: felonies, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors. Felonies include murder and attempted murder in the first and second degrees and Class A, B and C felonies (§ 701-107). Class A felony: an indeterminate term of imprisonment of twenty years, without suspension of sentence or probation (with exceptions for certain drug and other offenses) (§ 706-659). Class B felony: ten years; Class C felony: five years (§ 706-660(1)). The paroling authority sets the minimum term. Maximum fines (§ 706-640(1)): Class A felony (and first- or second-degree murder or attempted murder) — $50,000; Class B — $25,000; Class C — $10,000.
Class A: https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0659.htm ; fines: https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0706/HRS_0706-0640.htm
Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 701-107, 706-640, 706-659, 706-660
Misdemeanor classes and maximum penaltiesMisdemeanor: a definite term not to exceed one year; petty misdemeanor: not to exceed thirty days (§ 706-663). Maximum fines: misdemeanor — $2,000; petty misdemeanor or violation — $1,000 (§ 706-640(1)). A violation 'does not constitute a crime'; it is a non-criminal offense punishable only by a fine, forfeiture or civil penalty (§ 701-107).
Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 701-107, 706-640, 706-663

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FAQ

How much do you have to steal for it to be a felony in Hawaii?
Theft becomes a felony (theft in the second degree, Class C felony) when the value of the property or services exceeds $750. Theft in the first degree (Class B felony): value exceeds $20,000. Theft in the third degree (misdemeanor): value exceeds $250 (or gasoline/diesel/related petroleum propellants of any value not exceeding $750).
What are the felony classes and maximum sentences in Hawaii?
Crimes are of three grades: felonies, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors. Felonies include murder and attempted murder in the first and second degrees and Class A, B and C felonies (§ 701-107). Class A felony: an indeterminate term of imprisonment of twenty years, without suspension of sentence or probation (with exceptions for certain drug and other offenses) (§ 706-659). Class B felony: ten years; Class C felony: five years (§ 706-660(1)). The paroling authority sets the minimum term. Maximum fines (§ 706-640(1)): Class A felony (and first- or second-degree murder or attempted murder) — $50,000; Class B — $25,000; Class C — $10,000.
What are the misdemeanor classes and penalties in Hawaii?
Misdemeanor: a definite term not to exceed one year; petty misdemeanor: not to exceed thirty days (§ 706-663). Maximum fines: misdemeanor — $2,000; petty misdemeanor or violation — $1,000 (§ 706-640(1)). A violation 'does not constitute a crime'; it is a non-criminal offense punishable only by a fine, forfeiture or civil penalty (§ 701-107).

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