Cargo Theft becomes a 3rd Degree felony when the value of the stolen cargo falls within which range?

• A. $1,500 - $10,000
• B. $10,000 - $100,000
• C. $100,000 - $200,000
• D. $200,000+

Answer: (B)

The value-based grading of cargo theft determines the felony level. When the stolen cargo is worth between ten thousand and one hundred thousand dollars, it falls into the third-degree felony category. This mid-range value reflects a mid-tier level of severity: lower values are treated more leniently, while higher values move the offense to higher degrees. For example, a theft of about $25,000 fits this range and would be charged as a third-degree felony, whereas a value below $10,000 would be a lesser offense and a value above $100,000 would escalate to a higher-degree felony.