Theft
RSA 637:11 — a misdemeanor up to $1,000, a class B felony above it, a class A felony above $1,500
A person commits theft who obtains or exercises unauthorized control over another's property, meaning to deprive them of it.
Who handles this in New Hampshire: New Hampshire Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the New Hampshire directory.
| Value or circumstance | The charge |
|---|---|
| Value or circumstanceNot more than $1,000 | The chargeMisdemeanor |
| Value or circumstanceMore than $1,000 but not more than $1,500 | The chargeClass B felony |
| Value or circumstanceMore than $1,500, a firearm, or while armed with a deadly weapon | The chargeClass A felony |
| Value or circumstanceTwice before convicted of theft as a felony or class A misdemeanor | The chargeClass B felony |
| Value or circumstanceFrom 3 separate businesses within a 72 hour period | The chargeClass B felony |
Sources for this section (2)
- RSA 637:3 — Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer
- RSA 637:11 — Penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Hampshire attorney.