The penalty for retail theft in Illinois is up to one year in prison and a maximum fine of 2,500 US dollars. Where the value of the good stolen exceed 300 US dollars, the jail term is from 2 to 5 years.
how much time does retail theft carry in the state of Illinois
It certainly is one of the elements in proving probably cause that you intended to avoid paying for the item. If you had any others (e.g.: passed by a cash register - walked out of the store - etc), the combination of events could be enough for conviction.
i think they do just because there are too people and they are both stealing and the kid could put in juvy and the adult in jail
retail theft
No.
yes
it might. but i know someone who still works in retail after getting arrested for cash theft from their previous job
YES
The minimum amount for retail theft in order for it to be a felony is $5,000. In rare cases, anything over $500 can be considered a felony in some places.
Yes.
Yes, as long as the crime is not theft related e.g burglary, robbery, retail theft, etc.