Assertion: shoplifting | /r/HasProperty | charged as felony
Facets:
value: depending on the state
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: When shoplifting is charged as a felony, a defendant may be eligible for a Pre Prosecution Diversion Program (PPD) designed for first-time, nonviolent felony offenders, as an alternative to trial and/or jail time.
text: Depending on the state and the value of merchandise stolen, shoplifting can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.
text: Shoplifting can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the value of the item taken and the criminal record of the person accused.