Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: Theft of property valued at $750 or more. Grand theft in Florida is classified by the value of the property stolen, with penalties ranging from a third-degree felony to a first-degree felony.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 812.014 · Source: Florida Legislature
Florida Statute 812.014(2)Grand theft is categorized by the value of the property taken, with escalating penalties based on dollar amounts.
Grand Theft Classifications
- 3rd Degree Felony — $750–$19,999: up to 5 years prison
- 2nd Degree Felony — $20,000–$99,999: up to 15 years
- 1st Degree Felony — $100,000+: up to 30 years
Special Grand Theft Provisions
Certain items are automatically grand theft regardless of value: firearms, motor vehicles, farm equipment, and any property taken from a law enforcement vehicle.
Bail
Bail: $2,500–$50,000+ depending on value and circumstances.