Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Practice Exam

Grand theft can involve theft of commercially farmed fish or which other items?

1. Prescribed medications

2. Two or more bicycles

3. Citrus fruit in excess of 2000 pieces

4. Electronic devices

The correct answer is: Citrus fruit in excess of 2000 pieces

Grand theft is defined as the unlawful taking of property that exceeds a certain value, which can vary by jurisdiction. In the context of Florida law, specific types of property, such as citrus fruit, are designated under grand theft statutes, especially when taken in significant quantities. In Florida, the statutory threshold for grand theft includes the theft of more than 2,000 pieces of citrus fruit, which qualifies as a serious offense due to its potential economic impact on agriculture and commercial farming. The other categories, while significant, do not meet the specific provisions laid out for grand theft in relation to the quantities or types of items specified. For instance, while prescribed medications, multiple bicycles, and electronic devices can be subject to theft, the amount or specific context required to elevate them to grand theft may differ, often depending on their individual values or amounts that fall below the threshold designated for the grand theft charge. This makes the theft of citrus fruit in excess of 2,000 pieces a clear match for grand theft criteria as applied in relevant statutes.