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Posted By: Bob

If they are first time offenders, they will likely get a suspended sentence, probation, restitution and if restitution is paid up front (if there remains any) no community service or jail time, fine and costs. They will have a felony on their records until 5 years later when it will be expunged from their records on a showing of no further trouble. They can then have their voting rights and right to own a firearm restored. The only caveat is if they are shown to have broken in to a "habitable" dwelling (i.e. home) to commit the theft. In that case in many states, prison time is mandatory but with parole they should be back on the streets in 6 months to 18 months.
I agree with Bruce, though, if they were MY cards, I'd like to see them placed in pillory and stocks or introduced to couple of guys named Killer and Bubba in the pen.