MS HB795

Revises how fines are calculated for shoplifting convictions by basing penalties on the total price of all items shoplifted rather than individual item prices.

For first shoplifting conviction: misdemeanor with fine up to $1,000 or jail time up to 6 months, or both (unless court suspends jail time for probation or fine).

For second shoplifting conviction: misdemeanor with fine up to $2,500 and mandatory minimum of 48 hours jail time (up to 6 months), unless court imposes probation or fine instead.

For third or subsequent conviction with items valued $500-$1,000: felony with fine up to $3,000 and up to 3 years imprisonment.

For shoplifting items exceeding $1,000: felony treated as grand larceny; allows prosecutors to aggregate merchandise stolen from multiple establishments within 30 days to determine offense gravity.