Theft
W.S. 6-3-402 — $1,000 is the felony line, and a third theft is a felony at any value
Theft is knowingly taking or keeping control of someone else's property without authorization, by threat or by deception, intending to deprive them of it. Receiving, pawning or disposing of property the person knew, or reasonably should have known, was stolen is theft too.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
| Value | Grade | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| ValueLess than $1,000 | GradeMisdemeanor | PenaltyUp to one year, a fine of up to $1,500, or both |
| Value$1,000 or more, or any firearm, horse, mule, sheep, cattle, buffalo or swine | GradeFelony | PenaltyUp to ten years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both |
A third theft. A third or later conviction for theft, shoplifting, larceny or a similar offense, under any law or ordinance and separately tried, is a felony with up to ten years and a fine of up to $10,000, whatever the value.
Thefts in a common scheme or the same transaction can be added together to reach the value, whether from one person or several.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 6-3-402 — Theft; penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.