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What is considered a theft in Tennessee?A theft is committed when someone takes the property of someone else with no intention of giving it back to its rightful owner.
What are the punishments for theft in Tennessee?Class A Misdemeanor Theft
If the value of the property or services stolen is $1,000 or less, that is a Class A misdemeanor in Tennessee and carries a punishment of imprisonment for a term of no more than 11 months and 29 days and a fine of no more than $2,500 (or both)
Class E Felony Theft
If the value of the property or services stolen is more than $1,000 but less than $2,500, that is a Class E felony in Tennessee, and carries a punishment of imprisonment for a term of 1-6 years, and a fine of no more than $3,000.
Class D Felony TheftIf the value of the property or services stolen is $2,500 or more but less than $10,000, that is a Class D felony in Tennessee, and carries a punishment 2-12 years, and a fine not to exceed $5,000.
Class C Felony Theft
If the value of the property or services stolen is $10,000 or more but less than $60,000, that is a Class C felony in Tennessee, and carries a punishment of 3-15 years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Class B Felony TheftIf the value of the property or services stolen is $60,000 or more, that is a Class B felony in Tennessee and carries a punishment of 8-30 years, and a fine not to exceed $25,000.
Class A Felony TheftIf the value of the property or services stolen is $250,000 or more, that is a Class A felony in Tennessee and carries a punishment of 15-60 years, and a fine not to exceed $25,000.
