Kentucky Theft by Unlawful Taking (TBUT) Crimes
Theft by Unlawful Taking, commonly referred to as TBUT, is one of most common criminal offenses committed in Kentucky. Kentucky defines theft as intentionally taking control or possession of property with the intent to deprive the rightful owner possession or control of the property. The most common scenario that results in a TBUT charge is shoplifting
In Kentucky, Theft by Unlawful Taking (TBUT) is a Class A misdemeanor.
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Theft by unlawful taking of a firearm is a Class D felony.
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Theft by unlawful taking of anhydrous ammonia is a Class D felony.
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Theft by unlawful taking of a controlled substance worth less than $10,000.00 is a Class D felony.
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Theft by unlawful taking of property worth more than $500.00 but less than $10,000.00 is a Class D felony.
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Theft by unlawful taking of property worth more than $10,000.00 but less than $1,000,000.00 is a Class C felony.
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Theft by unlawful taking of property worth more than $1,000,000.00 is a Class B felony.
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What are the penalties for Theft by Unlawful Taking (TBUT) in Kentucky?
Theft by Unlawful Taking (TBUT) is a Class A misdemeanor in Kentucky and carries a sentence of up to 12 months in jail. It can also carry a fine of up to $500.00.
If the property stolen is worth more than $500 but less than $10,000.00, Theft by Unlawful Taking (TBUT) is a Class D felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 1 – 5 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
If the property stolen is worth more than $10,000.00 but less than $1,000,000.00, Theft by Unlawful Taking (TBUT) is a Class C felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 5 – 10 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
If the property stolen is worth more than $1,000,000.00, Theft by Unlawful Taking (TBUT) is a Class B felony in Kentucky and carries a sentence of 10 – 20 years in prison. It can also carry a fine of up to $10,000.00.
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Our team of lawyers will put their experience and reputation for success to work for you against your TBUT charges.
When it comes to theft crimes, you need attorneys who will fight for and assert your constitutional rights. Often times, theft charges stem from misunderstandings and can be defended. Our team of lawyers will dedicate the time necessary to meet with you and to go through every detail of your case, as we lay the building blocks to your best defense!
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Want to know more? We have included Kentucky theft laws below!
(1) Except as otherwise provided in KRS 217.181, a person is guilty of theft by unlawful taking or disposition when he unlawfully:
(a) Takes or exercises control over movable property of another with intent to deprive him thereof; or
(b) Obtains immovable property of another or any interest therein with intent to benefit himself or another not entitled thereto.
(2) Theft by unlawful taking or disposition is a Class A misdemeanor unless:
(a) The property is a firearm (regardless of the value of the firearm), in which case it is a Class D felony;
(b) The property is anhydrous ammonia (regardless of the value of the ammonia), in which case it is a Class D felony unless it is proven that the person violated this section with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine in violation of KRS 218A.1432, in which case it is a Class B felony for the first offense and a Class A felony for each subsequent offense;
(c) The property is one (1) or more controlled substances valued collectively at less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), in which case it is a Class D felony;
(d) The value of the property is five hundred dollars ($500) or more but less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), in which case it is a Class D felony;
(e) The value of the property is ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more but less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), in which case it is a Class C felony;
(f) The value of the property is one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more but less than ten million dollars ($10,000,000), in which case it is a Class B felony; or
(g) The value of the property is ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or more, in which case it is a Class B felony.
(3) Any person convicted under subsection (2)(g) of this section shall not be released on probation or parole until he or she has served at least fifty percent (50%) of the sentence imposed, any statute to the contrary notwithstanding.
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Federal Theft Crimes
The federal government has its own laws regarding theft. Whether you are tried by the state of Kentucky or by the federal government depends on a number of factors, such as where your arrest happened, who arrested you, what evidence was found and what alleged crime was committed.
Most theft crimes are handled by the Commonwealth, but if you are alleged to have stolen mail matter, used the mail or wires for theft, stolen a firearm, stolen federal property, and so on, you can be charged with a violation of federal law and tried in federal court.
There are two Federal Districts in Kentucky, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Each District has a number of courthouses spread out throughout their geographical region of the state.
Federal theft crimes are serious and often carry heavier penalties in comparison to its state level counterparts. If federal theft charges have been filed against you, you need to call a trusted theft crime criminal defense attorney as soon as you can. Working with a seasoned criminal defense attorney who will defend and protect your rights against the government’s theft crime charges is the first step to building your defense and protecting your freedom.
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