is shoplifting a missdermeanor, or a felony charge?
85431
Shoplifting is a misdemeanor charge, but still I won't do it if you are thinking about it.
801885
You can get a copy of the Wisconsin statute on shoplifting by going to http://preventshoplifting.com/law/shoplifting_law_wisconsin.htm\nand then you can print it out yourself.
451223
Yes, Pancha. Felonies are serious crimes. A federal offense (ie; illegal border crossing) is considered a felony.
624042
No idea.  But most run of the mill drug offenses can be prosecuted federally--esp with manufactured drugs like LSD--something crossed state lines somewhere.  So you need to check federal, state and municipal laws.  Manufacture and sale are two separate crimes, as well.  Prison time/fine is going to vary based on the amount involved.  If it's a lot, the individual might also have committed a distribution offense.
894224
You won't go to jail.  Most likely they will sentence you with a fine and community service.  If you are a minor, your record will be sealed.  If not, it will look bad in a background check, but shoplifting is not a huge crime, so if that is all that is on your record, you can probably still find a good job.\n\nWould've been less costly to just pay for it, huh?
527133
Shop-lifting is a civil wrong. This is very petty offence. You should not be bothered about it because you were just cautioned and not even penalised or reported anywhere.
626430
Sure here you go:\nshoplifting  is governed by:\nR.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-20  (2006):\n (a) For the purpose of this section:\n\n   (1) "Conceal" means to place merchandise in such a manner that it is not visible through ordinary observation.\n\n   (2) "Full retail value" means the merchant's stated price of the merchandise.\n\n   (3) "Merchandise" means any items of tangible personal property offered for sale within a retail mercantile establishment.\n\n   (4) "Merchant" means an owner or operator of any retail mercantile establishment or any agent, employee, lessee, officer, or director of the owner or operator.\n\n   (5) "Premises of a retail mercantile establishment" includes the retail mercantile establishment, and common use areas in shopping centers, and all parking areas set aside by a merchant or on behalf of a merchant for the parking of vehicles for the convenience of the patrons of the retail mercantile establishment.\n\n   (6) "Retail mercantile establishment" means any place where merchandise is displayed, held, stored or offered for sale to the public.\n\n   (7) "Shopping cart" means those push carts of the type or types which are commonly provided by grocery stores, drug stores, or other retail mercantile establishments for the use of the public in transporting commodities on or from the premises of the retail mercantile establishment.\n\n(b) Whoever shall engage in the following shall be guilty of the crime of shoplifting:\n\n   (1) Take possession of, carry away, transfer or cause to be carried away or transferred any merchandise displayed, held, stored, or offered for sale by a retail mercantile establishment with the intention of depriving the merchant of all or any part of the full retail value of the merchandise;\n\n   (2) Alter, transfer, or remove a label, price tag, marking, indicia of value or any other markings which aid in determining value affixed to any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale in a retail mercantile establishment and attempt to purchase or purchase the merchandise personally or in consort with another at less than the full retail value with the intention of depriving the merchant of all or any part of the full retail value of such merchandise;\n\n   (3) Transfer any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale in a retail mercantile establishment from one container to another in an attempt to purchase or purchase the merchandise personally or in consort with another at less than the full retail value with the intention of depriving the merchant of all or any part of the full retail value of the merchandise; or\n\n   (4) Remove a shopping cart from the premises of a retail mercantile establishment without the consent of the merchant given at the time of the removal with the intention of depriving the merchant of the possession, use, or benefit of the cart.\n\n(c) The fact that a person conceals upon his person, among his or her belongings, or upon the person or among the belongings of another merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale in a retail mercantile establishment, for which he or she has not paid the full retail value, and the merchandise has been taken beyond the area within the retail mercantile establishment where payment for it is to be made, shall be prima facie evidence that the person has possessed, carried away, or transferred the merchandise with the intention of depriving the merchant of all or part of the full retail value of the merchandise without paying the full retail value of the merchandise.\n\n(d) Any person convicted of the crime of shoplifting shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($ 50.00) or two times the full retail value of the merchandise, whichever is greater, but not more than five hundred dollars ($ 500), or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both; provided, any person
14883
There would definitely be a statute of limitations for a misdemeanor charge.  Here is a link to Pennsylvania's Code to find details:
490232
Misdemeanor or felony; the answer varies from state to state.  It also depends on what court the case was filed on.  \n\nIf it was filed in a city magistrate court it will be a misdemeanor.  The city, however, has the option of bringing it to the higher (superior) court for felony charges.  \n\nThe individuals' background, criminal history, and of course local rules all play a factor in the decision.
526130
depends if its a misdimenor or a felony.....but most of the time no.....
230672
A felony, in many common law legal systems, is the term for a "very serious" crime, whereas misdemeanors are considered to be less serious offenses.\n\nCrimes which are commonly considered to be felonies include, but are not limited to: aggravated assault, arson, burglary, murder, and rape. Those who are convicted of a felony are known as felons. Originally, felonies were crimes for which the punishment was either death or forfeiture of property. Nowadays, felons can receive punishments which range in severity; from probation, to imprisonment, to execution. In the United States felons often receive additional punishments such as the loss of voting rights, exclusion from certain lines of work, prohibition from obtaining certain licenses, exclusion from purchase/possession of firearms or ammunition, and ineligibility to run for or be elected to public office. In addition, some states consider a felony conviction to be grounds for an uncontested divorce.
17772
It depends on the state, but it is usually a misdemeanor.  I've included a couple of definition links below.\n\nEDIT: I see the previous poster has taken a fancy to copying my links....
994606
I do believe it is a FELONY!!!!!!!!!!!  Maybe federal. Don't do it.
284017
It's a way for them to limit your returns without a receipt. It was put in place due to the rise in shoplifting then returning items for the money.
353224
What type of criminal charge is it?
9491
it depends on the state but most arrests (misdemeanor)won't show unless it's a government agency running the check. felonys almost always show up
1038837
You have two questions here:\n\n1.  Can an arson charge be reduced to a misdemeanor? (note spelling)\n\n2.  On what count?\n\nThe answer to your first question is impossible to give you without knowing specifically what statute/state you're talking about, and probably without knowing the circumstances involved.\n\nYour second question doesn't make any sense.