Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Re: Retail Fraud

Retail Fraud 1st Degree is a felony. This requires proof that more than $1,000 in merchandise was stolen (or a price-switch difference) ... OR ... $200 to $999 worth of merchandise was stolen and the defendant has a prior conviction for Retail Fraud 2nd or 1st Degree.

Retail Fraud 2nd Degree is a misdemeanor. Proof requires merchandise worth $200-$999 being stolen (or a price-switch difference) .... OR ... theft under $200 with a prior Retai Fraud conviction.

RF 3rd Degree is a misdemeanor where under $200 is stolen.

For more details, go to our office legal definitions web page: www.prosecutingattorney.info and then click on the Legal Definitions icon and scroll down to Retail Fraud.