What is the minimum for grand theft?

What is the minimum for grand theft?

Laws in many states consider a theft to be grand theft when: The property taken is worth more than a minimum amount, perhaps $500-$1,000 or more. Property is taken directly from a person, but by means other than force or fear. (If force or fear were used, the crime would be robbery.)

How much is bail for grand theft?

The bail amount for grand theft, if value exceeds $950, or with qualifying prior conviction(s) if value does not exceed $950, is $20,000. How much is bail for grand theft, if amount of theft is over $50,000 (PC 487(a)(b))? The bail amount for grand theft, if amount of theft is over $50,000, is $45,000.

What does no bail mean in jail?

Essentially it means the Judge really wants him court with no possibility of a failure to appear. No bail means you can’t post bail in order to get him out before he is transported by the sheriff to court.

What is the highest bail ever set?

Wealthy New York real estate heir Robert Durst holds the record for highest bail amount set in the U.S. with a stunning $3 billion. Durst was accused in 2003 murder of his wife, with bail set at $1 billion.

Is 50000 a high bail?

Shooting at a police officer or fireman is $50,000 bail or $100,000 bail depending on the severity of the officer’s injuries. Shooting at an inhabited dwelling is $250,000 bail. Bail for weapons other than firearms, such as a crowbar, is $25,000.

Does bail mean you have been charged?

When the police release a person from custody, but they have not been charged and the investigation is ongoing, that person may be released on bail. This means that they are under a legal duty to return to the police station at the date and time provided to them.

Is victim’s testimony enough to convict?

In the US, Yes, generally. In the US an accused can, in most cases, be convicted on the testimony of a single witness, who can be the victim.