In modern law, theft can be either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the value of the items taken and whether the thief used weapons. So, punishment will vary depending on the circumstances of each theft.
== Atheism and stealing ==
See: [[Atheism and stealing]]
== External links ==
*[http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/////abstract/cvus/definitions.htm Criminal Victimization in the United States - Definitions]