Theft of Services (3rd Degree) with value $500-$1499 is which degree and class?

• A. Theft of Services (3rd Degree), felony class D
• B. Theft of Property (3rd Degree), felony class D
• C. Theft of Services (3rd Degree), felony class D
• D. Theft of Lost Property (3rd Degree), felony class D

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that theft offenses are graded by value and by the type of property or services taken. Theft of services is counted separately from theft of property, and the dollar amount involved determines the degree. When the value of the stolen services falls between $500 and $1,499, the offense is the 3rd degree, and in this jurisdiction that 3rd degree theft of services is a Class D felony. So the description that fits is theft of services, 3rd degree, felony class D. The other options would mislabel the offense (calling it theft of property or theft of lost property) or would not align with the value-based 3rd-degree tier for services.