A person shoplifting is typically charged with petit theft if they are caught in the act.

Petit Theft of the Second Degree

Petty theft of the second degree usually involves property stolen which has a value less than $100. This is the lowest level of theft offense, and is a misdemeanor of the second degree. (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 812.014.)
A sentence of imprisonment of not more than 60 days and a fine not to exceed $500 can result from conviction of a misdemeanor of the second degree in Florida. (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 775.082, 775.083.)

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