§ 421 Military Property Theft Penalties
This law makes it a crime to hide, sell, or keep military gear that belongs to the state or U.S. if its value is $950 or more, otherwise it's a lesser crime.
A National Guard member tries to pawn his state-issued uniform after being ordered to report for duty.
If the uniform is worth $1,200, he commits a felony; if it is worth $300, he only commits a misdemeanor.
Value threshold = $950
Property value of $1,500
Result: Since $1,500 >= $950, the offense is a felony.
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§ 421 Military Property Theft Penalties
Last verified: January 11, 2026