By definition, misdemeanor theft is a crime of theft that is somewhat less serious than a felony. In other words, the object of theft is under fifty dollars in value. Before one commits an act of misdemeanor theft, there are three very important areas of life that will be affected and therefore must be considered: the individual's future, the individual's family, and the other consumers of society.
             Committing an injustice to the law, whether it is of misdemeanor or felony in nature, the consequences will always have a subsequently negative affect on what that person's future may hold. For example, when applying for a job, criminal information is required to be supplied and, more than likely will be researched. If you should "have a record" so to speak, you may find it increasingly difficult to obtain a job, specifically one partaking in retail sales of any kind. In addition, the emotional trauma that the various court proceedings and embarrassment may entail, will linger with the offender for a long period of time, possibly affecting the outcome of impending situations. However, this could, in turn, cause a degradation of character and a withdraw from social liberties, most likely due to the embarrassment.
             The destruction caused by the culprit's actions extends beyond personal detriment and infiltrates the very function and stability of their family. The embarrassment that the individual will feel, will escalate greatly when placed on the larger scale of the family. Also, the foundation of a family is trust and the consequences that one will undergo for committing a crime, regardless of scale, will cause the family to question the criminal's integrity. Thus, problems that inevitably arise within the family structure can create dysfunction, mental instability, health insecurity, and a break down of the various family roles.
             Economically speaking, every crime committed affects the
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