Tampering/ theft of multichannel video/ information services is a Class A Misdemeanor when which condition applies?

• A. It has two prior convictions
• B. It has one prior conviction
• C. It is not for remuneration
• D. It has two prior convictions or acted for remuneration

Answer: (D)

The main idea is penalty enhancement for tampering with multichannel video or information services. The offense is treated as a Class A misdemeanor when the act is driven by profit (remuneration) or when the person has two prior convictions for this offense, signaling a repeat or profit-motivated offender. That’s why the best answer includes both possibilities: two prior convictions or acted for remuneration. If someone has two prior convictions, the law steps up the severity; if the person acted for remuneration, the same upgrade applies. The other options fail to capture one or both of these pathways to the higher penalty. Essentially, the law targets repeat offenders and those who commit the act for financial gain, increasing accountability and deterrence.