Theft
Ala. Code § 13A-8-3 — graded by value, and any car, gun or theft from a person is a felony whatever it is worth
Theft of property is knowingly taking or exercising unauthorized control over someone else's property, or getting it by deception, intending to deprive the owner of it. Taking donated items left at a charity's drop box, or within 30 feet of it, is theft too.
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
| Value or kind | Degree | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Value or kindMore than $2,500, anything taken from a person, or any motor vehicle | DegreeFirst | GradeClass B felony |
| Value or kind$1,500 to $2,500, or any firearm, controlled substance or livestock | DegreeSecond | GradeClass C felony |
| Value or kindMore than $500, up to $1,499, or any credit or debit card | DegreeThird | GradeClass D felony |
| Value or kind$500 or less | DegreeFourth | GradeClass A misdemeanor |
A scheme by one or more people to steal property for sale to a buyer who knows or believes it is stolen is theft in the first degree when the property stolen reaches $1,000 within a 180-day period.
Sources for this section (5)
- Ala. Code § 13A-8-2 — Theft of Property - Definition; Limitations Period
- Ala. Code § 13A-8-3 — Theft of Property in the First Degree
- Ala. Code § 13A-8-4 — Theft of Property in the Second Degree
- Ala. Code § 13A-8-4.1 — Theft of Property in the Third Degree
- Ala. Code § 13A-8-5 — Theft of Property in the Fourth Degree
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.