Theft
La. R.S. 14:67 — graded by value: under $1,000, up to $5,000, up to $25,000, and above
Theft is taking or misappropriating anything of value belonging to another, without consent or by fraud, with the intent to deprive the owner of it permanently. Separate takings may be added together to set the grade.
| Value | Penalty |
|---|---|
| ValueLess than $1,000 | PenaltyUp to 6 months, up to $1,000, or both |
| Value$1,000 to less than $5,000 | PenaltyUp to 5 years, up to $3,000, or both |
| Value$5,000 to less than $25,000 | PenaltyUp to 10 years, up to $10,000, or both |
| Value$25,000 or more | PenaltyUp to 20 years at hard labor, up to $50,000, or both |
A theft under $1,000 by someone with two or more prior theft convictions carries up to 2 years.
Sources for this section (1)
- La. R.S. 14:67 — Theft
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Louisiana attorney.