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What is the punishment for stealing $20?

Asked on Jan 30th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Alabama
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I was caught stealing $20 from a table at a restaurant where i was working, they said they would be pressing charges. What are the punishments I need to be expecting?
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Roianne Houlton Conner
This is theft of property in the 3rd degree which is a misdemeanor and can be punishable up to one year in the County Jail and a fine.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2012 at 10:15 AM

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