What is theft of property in the fourth degree in Alabama?
Short Answer: Theft fourth generally involves property valued at $500 or less and not taken from the person of another.
Explanation: Ala. Code § 13A-8-5 defines theft of property in the fourth degree. It is a Class A misdemeanor. Common student cases include shoplifting, taking property from a bar, taking items from an apartment, or leaving a store without paying.
