What is the punishment for 943.20(3)(a) Penalty-Theft if Value <=$2500 in wisconsin?

Question

My niece, whose husband is an abusive jerk got into trouble for theft at his job at Wal-mart. What is the punishment for: 943.20(3)(a) Penalty-Theft if Value <=$2500. We live in Wisconsin. He's NOT allowed in Walmart anymore where he lives.

Answer 1

(3) PENALTIES. Whoever violates sub. (1):

(a) If the value of the property does not exceed $1,000, is guilty

of a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) If the value of the property exceeds $1,000 but not $2,500,

is guilty of a Class E felony.

(c) If the value of the property exceeds $2,500, is guilty of a

Class C felony.

(d) If the value of the property does not exceed $2,500 and any

of the following circumstances exist, is guilty of a Class D felony:

1. The property is a domestic animal; or

2. The property is taken from the person of another or from

a corpse; or

3. The property is taken from a building which has been

destroyed or left unoccupied because of physical disaster, riot,

bombing or the proximity of battle; or

4. The property is taken after physical disaster, riot, bombing

or the proximity of battle has necessitated its removal from a

building; or

5. The property is a firearm.

The sentencing guidelines are very detailed and take into account many mitigating circumstances. They can be found here: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/statutes/St...

Answer 2

That is a Class A misdemeanor. The maximum penalty is a fine of $10,000 and/or 9 months in jail. However, Wisconsin can add a penalty enhancer for someone with a prior record.

The actual penalty will depend on his prior record and ability to pay restitution.