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Theft - Theft of Property - Tennessee Law

By Baker Associates

The criminal defense attorneys at Baker Associates have successfully represented individuals charged with theft offenses in Tennessee. According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-14-104, a person commits Theft of Property who, with intent to deprive the owner of property, knowingly obtains or exercises control over the property without the owner's effective consent. The penalty for Theft of Property depends upon the monetary value of the property: (1) Class B Felony if the value of the services obtained is sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) or more, punishable by eight (8) to thirty (30) years and a fine up to $25,000. (2) Class C Felony if the value of the services obtained is more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) but less than sixty thousand dollars ($60,000), punishable by three (3) to fifteen (15) years and a fine up to $10,000; (3) Class D Felony if the value of the services obtained is more than one thousand dollars ($1000) but less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), punishable by two (2) to twelve (12) years and a fine up to $5,000; (4) Class E Felony if the value of the services obtained is more than five hundred dollars ($500) but less than one thousand dollars ($1000), punishable by one (1) to (6) years and a fine up to $3,000; (5) Class A Misdemeanor if the value of the services obtained is five hundred dollars ($500) or less, punishable by a maximum penalty of eleven months and twenty-nine days and a fine up to $2,500...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on December 12, 2008 (boomark / email).