Theft Charges

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Theft FL Statute 812.014

In Florida a person commits theft when he or she knowingly obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or to use, the property of another with intent to, either temporarily or permanently deprive the other person of a right to the property or a benefit from the property.

Other types of crimes that fall under the category of theft include embezzlement, false pretenses and larceny.

Types of Theft

To be considered theft, some type of property must be taken and carried away. This can include:

Documents
Information
Personal services
Real property
Tangible property

Grand Theft Cases

Grand Theft involves taking property that is worth over $300 unlawfully with intent to permanently or temporarily deprive the owner of their property. Depending on the value of the property, grand theft can be a first, second or third-degree crime.

In order to be convicted of theft, the prosecutor needs to prove your intent to steal. This can be proven with direct or circumstantial evidence.