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Theft

KRS 514.030 — a Class B misdemeanor under $500, rising with value, and any firearm a Class D felony

Value or kindClass
Value or kindUnder $500ClassClass B misdemeanor
Value or kind$500 to under $1,000ClassClass A misdemeanor
Value or kind$1,000 to under $10,000, or any firearmClassClass D felony
Value or kind$10,000 to under $1,000,000ClassClass C felony
Value or kind$1,000,000 or moreClassClass B felony
  • KRS 514.030
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Three or more Class A misdemeanor thefts within five years make the next one a Class D felony.

  • KRS 514.030
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  1. KRS 514.030 — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition -- Penalties

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