Embezzlement Laws by State
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Alabama
Alabama Code Title 34. Professions and Businesses Section 34-13-7:
- Value up to $250. Third degree theft of property. Up to one year in jail and fine up to $2,000.
- Value higher than $250 up to $2,500. Second degree theft of property. Between one and 10 years imprisonment and/or fine up to $15,000.
- Value higher $2,500. First degree theft of property. Between two and 20 years imprisonment and/or fine up to $30,000.
Alaska
Alaska Statutes: AS 45.05.109. Fraud and Forgery.:
- Value below $50. 4th degree theft. Class B misdemeanor. Up to 90 days in jail and fine of up to $2,000.
- Value is $50 up to less than $25,000. 2nd degree theft. Class C felony. Up to five years imprisonment.
- Value is $25,000 and higher. Class B felony. Up to 10 years imprisonment.
Arizona
Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-1802:
- Value below $1,000. Class 1 misdemeanor. Fine of up to $2,500 plus surcharges and three years probation
- Value is $1,000 up to less than $2,000, theft of animal for animal fighting, or theft of firearm. Class 6 felony. Up to one year in prison and fine of at least $1,000 plus surcharges
- Value is $2,000 up to less than $3,000. Class 5 felony. Nine months up to 1.5 years in prison and fine of at least $1,000 plus surcharges
- Value is $3,000 up to less than $4,000. Class 4 felony. 18 months to 3.75 years in prison and a minimum fine of $1,000 plus surcharges
- Value is $4,000 up to less than $25,000. Class 3 felony. 2.5 years to 8.75 years in prison and a minimum fine of $1,000 plus surcharges
- Value is$25,000 and higher. Class 2 felony. 4 years to 12.5 years in prison and a minimum fine of $1,000 plus surcharges
Arkansas
2010 Arkansas Code, Title 23 – Public Utilities and Regulated Industries, Subtitle 2 – Financial Institutions And Securities, Chapter 50 – Miscellaneous Violations of Banking Laws, Section 23-50-105 – Embezzlement, misuse of funds, etc., by officer, director, etc.
- Value below $1,000. Class A misdemeanor. Up to one year in jail and fine of $1,000
- Value between $1,000 and $5,000. Class D felony. Up to six years in prison and fine of $10,000
- Value between $5,000 and $25,000. Class C felony. Up to 10 years in prison and fine of $10,000.
- Value above $25,000. Class B felony. Up to 20 years in prison and/or fine of $15,000.
- Enhanced penalties for objects that have an inherent, subjective, or idiosyncratic value to its owner even if the property has no market value or replacement cost; and for utility company property.
California
- Penal Code Section 514
- Penal Code Sections 484 to 502.9
- Cal Pen. Code Section 186.11
- Cal Pen. Code Section 515
Penalties are:
- Value is less than $950. Petty theft. Up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 fine
- Value is more than $950. Grand theft, which is a felony. Six months to three years in state prison
Colorado
Colorado Revised Statutes Section 18-4-401, Section 18-8-407
- Value below $50. Class 1 petty offense. Up to six months in jail and fine of up to $500
- Value is $50 up to less than $300. Class 3 misdemeanor. Up to six months in jail and fine of up to $750
- Value is $300 up to less than $750. Class 2 misdemeanor. Up to one year in prison and fine of up to $1000
- Value is $750 up to less than $2,000. Class 1 misdemeanor. Up to 1.5 years in prison and fine of up to $5000
- Values is $2000 up to less than $5,000. Class 6 felony. Up to 1.5 years in prison and fine of up to $100,000
- Value is $5,000 up to $20,000. Class 5 felony. Up to 3 years in prison and fine of up to $100,000
Connecticut
Larceny by Embezzlement — Section 53a-119 (1) and Sections 53a-122 through 53a-125b
- Value below $500. Class C misdemeanor. Fine of up to $500 and/or up to three months in jail.
- Value between $500 and $1,000. Class B misdemeanor. Fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail.
- Value between $1,000 and $2,000. Class A misdemeanor. Fine up to $2,000 and/or up to one year in jail.
- Value between $2,000 and $10,000, vehicle worth below $10,000, public records, biological samples, microorganisms, cultures, records of scientific secrets, inventions, or technical processes. Class D felony. Fine up to $5,000 and/or between one and five years in prison.
- Value between $10,000 and $20,000, vehicle worth above $10,000, public property worth less than $2,000, victim older than 60 or physically disabled or blind, property belonging to telecommunications services that were interrupted. Class C felony. Fine up to $10,000 and/or between one and 10 years in prison.
- Value above $20,000, vehicle worth above $20,000, public property worth above $2,000. Class B felony. Fine up to $15,000 and/or between one and 20 years in prison.
Delaware
Tit. 11 Section205(a), (b), (h), (c), (e), (i)
- Value below $1,500. Class A misdemeanor. Up to one year in jail and/or fine up to $2,300.
- Value between $1,500 and $50,000. Class G felony. Up to two years in prison.
- Value between $50,000 and $100,000. Class E felony. Up to five years in prison.
- Value above $100,000. Class C felony. Up to 15 years in prison.
Florida
Fl. Stat. Ann. Section 812.014
- 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree felony. Up to five years in prison.
- 1st or 2nd degree embezzlement. Up to $1,000 in fines and up to one year in jail.
- Enhanced sentences for embezzlement of a fire extinguisher, more than 2,000 citrus fruits, and stop signs.
Georgia
Georgia Code, Title 16, Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 8, Section 4
- Value is $500 or lower. Up to one year in jail and/or fine of up to $1,000
- Value above $500. One to 10 years in prison and/or fine of up to $1,000
- Enhanced sentences for embezzlement valued over $500 that includes a ferrous metal.
Hawaii
- 708-831 Theft in the second degree. 2013 Hawaii Revised Statutes
- 708-833 Theft in the fourth degree. 2013 Hawaii Revised Statutes
- 708-830.5 Theft in the first degree. 2012 Hawaii Revised Statutes
Penalties:
- Value above $20,000. Theft in the 1st up to 10 years in prison and/or fine of up to $25,000
- Value between $300 and $20,000. Theft in the 2nd Up to five years in prison and fine of up to $10,000
- Value between $100 and $300. Theft in the 3rd Up to one year in jail and/or fine of up to $2,000
- Enhanced sentences for embezzlement of aquaculture products (fish) from a fenced, private area.
Idaho
- Section 18-2403 – Idaho State Legislature
- Section 18-2408 – Idaho State Legislature
- Section 18-2407 – Idaho State Legislature
Penalties:
- Felony for embezzlement of public property or money.
- Felony for public servants who use their position to embezzle public property or money.
- Between one and 20 years in prison and/or fine of up to $10,000
Illinois
Illinois Statutes Section 5/16-1
- Value below $500. Up to one year in jail and fine of up to $2,500
- Value between $500 and $10,000. Fine of up to $25,000 and between two and five years in jail.
- Value above $10,000. Fine of up to $100,000 and between three and seven years in jail.
Indiana
Indiana Code Section 29-1-13-9 [estate embezzlement]
- Civil liability for taken amount. Possible imprisonment.
Indiana Code Section 35-43-4-1 et seq. [theft]
- Value is $750 to $50,000 or if there is previous conviction for theft. Level 6 felony. Six months to 2.5 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines
- Value is more than $50,000. Level 5 felony. One to six years in prison and fine of up to $10,000
Iowa
2011 Iowa Code, TITLE XVI CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, SUBTITLE 1 CRIME CONTROL AND CRIMINAL ACTS, CHAPTER 714 THEFT, FRAUD, AND RELATED OFFENSES
- Value below $200. Fine of $50 to $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail.
- Value between $200 and $500. Fine of $250 to $1,500 and/or up to one year in jail.
- Value between $500 and $1,500. Fine of $500 to $5,000 and/or up to two years in prison.
Kansas
21-5801 Theft. 2014 Kansas Statutes. US Codes and Statutes
- Value below $1,000. Fine of up to $2,500 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $1,000 and $25,000. Fine of up to $100,000 and/or up to six months in jail
Kentucky
Kentucky Revised Statutes – Chapter 514
- Value below $500. Fine up to $500 and/or between 90 days and one year in jail
- Value between $500 and $10,000. Fine between $1,000 and $10,000 and/or between one and five years in prison
- Value above $10,000. Fine of between $1,000 and $10,000 and/or between five and 10 years in prison
Louisiana
LA Rev Stat Section 14:67 – RS 14:67 – Theft 2011
- Value below $500. Fine up to $1,000 and/or between six months and a year in jail
- Value between $500 and $1,500. Fine up to $2,000 and/or up to five years in prison
- Value above $1,5000. Fine up to $3,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison
Maine
Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE, Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES, Chapter 15: THEFT, Section353-A, Section353. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer
- Value below $500. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail.
- Value between $500 and $1,000. Fine up to $2,000 and/or between one and three years in prison.
- Value between $1,000 and $10,000. Fine up to $5,000 and/or between three and five years in prison.
Maryland
2010 Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW, TITLE 7 – THEFT AND RELATED CRIMES, Subtitle 1 – Crimes Involving Theft, Section 7-113 – Embezzlement – Fraudulent misappropriation by fiduciary, Section 7-113. Embezzlement – Fraudulent misappropriation by fiduciary.
- Fine of between $50 and $100.
- Between one and five years in prison.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266 Section 57
- Value below $250. Fine of between $50 and $600 and/or between six months in jail and two and a half years in prison for 1st offense
- Value above $250, embezzlement of firearms. Fine of up to $25,000 and/or up to five years in prison
Michigan
- Comp. Laws Ann. Section 750.174
- Comp. Laws Ann. Section 750.174(8)
- Comp. Laws Ann. Section 750.175
- Comp. Laws Ann. Section 750.176
- Comp. Laws Ann. Section 750.177
- Comp. Laws Ann. Section 750.180
- Comp. Laws Ann. Section 750.182
Penalties:
- Value below $200. Fine up to $500 or three times the value of the property and/or up to 93 days in jail
- Value between $200 and $1,000. Fine up to $2,000 or three times the value of the property and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $1,000 and $20,000. Fine up to $10,000 or three times the value of the property and/or up to five years in prison
Minnesota
- 54 – 2017 Minnesota Statutes – Revisor of Statutes EMBEZZLEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS
- 52 – 2017 Minnesota Statutes – Revisor of Statutes
- 611 – 2017 Minnesota Statutes – Revisor of Statutes
Penalties:
- Value below $500. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 90 days in jail
- Value between $500 and $1,000. Fine up to $3,000 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $1,000 and $5,000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to five years in prison
Mississippi
- 2014 Mississippi Code, Title 97 – CRIMES, Chapter 23 – OFFENSES AFFECTING TRADE, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS, Section 97-23-19 – Embezzlement; by agents, bailees, trustees, servants and persons generally
- 2013 Mississippi Code, Title 97 – CRIMES, Chapter 23 – OFFENSES AFFECTING TRADE, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS, Section 97-23-25 – Embezzlement; property held in trust or received on contract
Penalties:
- Value below $500. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail
- Value is $500 or more. Fine up to $25,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison
Missouri
2005 Missouri Revised Statutes – Chapter 570 – Stealing and Related Offenses
- Value below $500. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $500 and $25,000. Fine up to $5,000 or twice the value of the property up to $20,000 and up to seven years in prison
- Value above $25,000. Fine up to twice the value of the property up to $20,000 and between five and 15 years in prison
Montana
45-6-301. Theft.
- Value below $1,500. Fine up to $1,500 and/or up to six months in jail
- Value between $1,500 and $10,000. Fine up to $50,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison
- Value above $10,000. Fine up to $50,000 and/or between one and 10 years in prison
Nebraska
28-518 – Nebraska Legislature
- Value below $200. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail
- Value between $200 and $500. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in prison
- Value between $500 and $1,500. Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to five years in prison
- Value above $1,500. Fine up to $25,000 and/or between one and 20 years in prison
Nevada
- NRS 205.300
- NRS 668.055 – Embezzlement; willful misapplication of money
Penalties:
- Value below $650. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail
- Value between $650 and $3,500. Fine up to $10,000 and/or between one and five years in prison
- Value above $3,5000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or between one and 10 years in prison
New Hampshire
2010 New Hampshire Statutes, TITLE LXII CRIMINAL CODE, CHAPTER 637 THEFT, Section 637:3 Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer
- Value below $1,000. Fine up to $2,000 or twice the amount embezzled, whichever is greater and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $1,000 and $1,500, including property valued below $1,000 but embezzled for reselling. Fine up to $4,000 or twice the amount embezzled, whichever is greater and/or up to seven years in prison
- Value above $1,5000 or stolen firearms. Fine up to $4,000 or twice the amount embezzled, whichever is greater and/or up to 15 years in prison
New Jersey
- New Jersey Statutes 2C:20-3 (Theft)
- New Jersey Statutes 2C:20-2, 2C:43-3 (Penalties)
Penalties:
- Value below $200. Restitution and/or fine up to $1,000
- Value between $200 and $500. Restitution, fine up to $10,000, and/or up to 18 months in prison
- Value between $500 and $75,000. Restitution, fine up to $15,000, and/or between three and five years in prison
- Value above $75,000. Restitution, fine up to $150,000, and/or between five and 10 years in prison
New Mexico
NM Stat Section 30-16-8 :: Section 30-16-8: Embezzlement
- Value below $250. Fine up to $500 and/or up to six months in jail
- Value between $250 and $500. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $500 and $2,500. Fine up to $5,000 and/or up to 18 months in prison
- Value between $2,500 and $20,000. Fine up to $5,000 and/or up to three years in prison
- Value above $20,000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to nine years in prison
New York
- New York Penal Law Section 155.00 (larceny definitions)
- New York Penal Law Section 155.05 (larceny/embezzlement)
- New York Penal Law Section 155.15 (defenses)
- New York Penal Law Sections 155.30 – 155.43 (grand larceny)
- New York Penal Law Section 155.20 (value of stolen property)
Penalties:
- Value below $1,000. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $1,000 and $3,000. Fine up to $5,000 and/or up to four years in prison
- Value between $3,000 and $50,000. Fine up to $5,000 and/or up to seven years in prison
- Value between $50,000 and $100,000. Fine up to $15,000 and/or up to 15 years in prison
- Value above $100,000. Fine up to $30,000 and/or up to 25 years in prison
- Enhanced penalties for embezzlement of any religious item value at above $100
North Carolina
- C. Gen. Stat. Ann. Sections 14-91 & 14-92
- C. Gen. Stat. Ann. Sections 14-93, 14-94, 14-97, & 53-129
Penalties vary depending on the defendant’s position in relation to the victim, such as a public servant. Additionally, the type of property and its value will determine greatly the applicable punishment.
North Dakota
2015 North Dakota Century Code. Chapter 12.1-23 Theft and Related Offenses.
- Value below $250. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 30 days in jail
- Value between $250 and $500. Fine up to $2,000 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $500 and $10,000. Fine up to $5,000 and/or up to five years in prison
- Value above $10.000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison
Ohio
- 64 Embezzlement prima-facie evidence. – Ohio Revised Code
- Chapter 2913: THEFT AND FRAUD – Ohio Revised Code
Penalties:
- Value below $1,000. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail
- Value between $1,000 and $7,500. Fine up to $2,000 and/or between six months and one year in jail
- Value between $7,5000 and $150,000. Fine up to $5,000 and/or between six months in jail and 18 months in prison
- Value between $150,000 and $750,000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or between nine months in jail and 36 months in prison
Oklahoma
- Stat. Ann. Section 1451(B)
- Stat. Ann. Section 1451(C)
- Stat. Ann. Section 341
Penalties:
- Value below $500. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $500 and $1,000. Fine up to $5,000 and/or up to one year in jail and/or restitution
- Value between $1,000 and $25,000. Fine up to fine $5,000 and/or up to five years in prison and/or restitution
Oregon
ORS 164.055 – Theft in the first degree – 2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
- Value below $100. Fine up to $1,250 and/or up to 30 days in jail
- Value between $100 and $1,000. Fine up to $6,250 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value above $1,000. Fine up to $125,000 and/or up to five years in prison
Pennsylvania
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. section 3927 et. seq.
- Value below $50. Fine up to $2,500 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $50 and $200. Fine up to $5,000 and/or up to two years in prison
- Value between $200 and $2,000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to five years in prison
- Value above $2,000. Fine up to $15,000 and/or up to seven years in prison
- Enhanced penalties for embezzlement by school treasurers
Rhode Island
- 2014 Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11 – Criminal Offenses, Chapter 11-41 – Theft, Embezzlement, False Pretenses, and Misappropriation
- 2013 Rhode Island General Laws, Title 11 – Criminal Offenses, Chapter 11-41 – Theft, Embezzlement, False Pretenses, and Misappropriation, Section 11-41-3 – Embezzlement and fraudulent conversion.
Penalties:
- Value is $100 or lower. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value above $100. Fine up to $50,000 or three times the value of the embezzlement, whichever is greater, and/or up to 20 years in prison.
South Carolina
- Financial Transaction Card Crime Act
- 2012 South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 13 – FORGERY, LARCENY, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES AND CHEATS, ARTICLE 1 MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
- 2012 South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses, Chapter 13 – FORGERY, LARCENY, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES AND CHEATS, Section 16-13-210 – Embezzlement of public funds.
- 2013 South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses, CHAPTER 13 – FORGERY, LARCENY, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES AND CHEATS, SECTION 16-13-380. Theft of electric current.
Penalties:
- Value below $2,000. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 30 days in jail
- Value between $2,000 and $10,000. Fine determined by the judge and/or up to five years in prison
- Value above $10,000. Fine determine by the judge and/or up to 10 years in prison
- Enhanced sentences for embezzlement of electric currents
South Dakota
- SDLRC – Codified Law 22-30A
- SDLRC – Codified Law 22-30A-17
- South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 22 > Chapter 30A – Theft
Penalties:
- Value below $400. Fine up to $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail
- Fine between $400 and $1,000. Fine up to $2,000 and/or up to one year in prison
- Value above $1,000. Fine up to $30,000 and/or up to 15 years in prison
- Enhanced penalties for embezzlement of buffalo or captive non-domestic elk
Tennessee
- TCA Section 39-14-105
- 40-13-221 – Alleging embezzlement and breach of trust
Penalties:
- Value below $500. Fine up to $2,500 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $500 and $1,000. Fine up to $3,000 and/or between one and six years in prison
- Value between $1,000 and $10,000. Fine up to $5,000 and/or between two and 12 years in prison
- Value between $10,000 and $60,000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or between three and 15 years in prison
- Value above $60,000. Fine up to $25,000 and/or between eight and 30 years in prison
- Enhanced sentences for embezzling public money meant for highway or road use by a chief administrative officer
Texas
- Texas Stat. & Code Ann. Section 31.03.
- Texas Stat. & Code Ann. Section 31.03(f)
Penalties:
- Value below $50. Fine up to $500
- Value between $50 and $500, theft of personal identification card or driver’s license issued by any state Fine up to $2,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail
- Value between $500 and $1,500. Fine up to $4,000 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $1,500 and $20.000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or between 180 days and two years in prison
- Enhanced sentences for embezzlement by someone who is in a contractual relationship with the government
Utah
- Utah Code. Title 76, Utah Criminal Code. Chapter 6, Offenses Against Property. Part 4, Theft. Section 412, Theft — Classification of offenses — Action for treble damages
- Utah Code. Title 76, Utah Criminal Code. Chapter 6, Offenses Against Property. Part 4, Theft. Section 403, Theft — Evidence to support accusation.
- Utah Code. Title 76, Utah Criminal Code. Chapter 6, Offenses Against Property. Part 4, Theft. Section 406, Theft by extortion
Penalties:
- Value below $500. Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail
- Value between $500 and $1,500. Fine up to $2,500 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $1,500 and $5,000. Fine up to $5,000 and/or up to five years in prison
- Value above $5,000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or between one and 15 years in prison
Vermont
- 2012 Vermont Statutes Title 13 Crimes and Criminal Procedure Chapter 57 LARCENY AND EMBEZZLEMENT
- 2012 Vermont Statutes Title 13 Crimes and Criminal Procedure Chapter 57 LARCENY AND EMBEZZLEMENT Section 2531 Embezzlement generally
Embezzlement can lead to a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 10 years in prison.
Virginia
Virginia Ann. Code Section 18.2-95 &-96
- Value is $200 or lower. Fine up to $2,500 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value above $200, embezzlement of firearms. Judge’s discretion to sentence to fine up to $2,500 and/or up to one year in jail; or to sentence to between one and 20 years in prison.
Washington
- RCW 10.37.110: Larceny or embezzlement
- Chapter 9a.56 RCW: THEFT AND ROBBERY
- RCW 43.08.140: Embezzlement – Penalty
Penalties:
- Value below $750. Fine up to $5,000 and/or up to one year in jail
- Value between $750 and $5,000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to five years in prison
- Value above $5,000. Fine up to $20,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison
- Enhanced sentences for embezzlement of an on-duty search and rescue dog
West Virginia
- WV Code Section61-3-13
- 2005 West Virginia Code – Section61-3-20. — Embezzlement
Penalties:
- Value below $1,000. Fine up to $2,500 and/or up to one year in jail.
- Value is $1,000 or more. Between one and 10 years in prison. At the judge’s discretion, a defendant may be sentenced to a fine up to $2,5000 and/or up to one year in jail instead.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Legislature: 943.20(1)(a)
- Value below $2,500. Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to nine months in jail
- Value between $2,500 and $5,000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to three and a half years in prison
- Enhanced sentences for embezzlement of property stolen from a corpse
Wyoming
- ARTICLE 6 – FRAUD :: 2014 Wyoming Statutes
- 2013 Wyoming Statutes TITLE 6 – CRIMES AND OFFENSES CHAPTER 3 – OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY ARTICLE 4 – LARCENY AND RELATED OFFENSES 6-3-402. Theft; penalties
- 2011 Wyoming Statutes. TITLE 6 – CRIMES AND OFFENSES. livestock rustling; theft of fuel; penalties.
Penalties:
- Value below $1,000. Fine up to $750 and/or up to six months in jail
- Value above $1,000. Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison
- Enhanced sentences for embezzlement of livestock or fuel