California Penal Code Section 484
PC 484 Petty Theft is a misdemeanor offense, but it can cause you and yours a lot of problems. Without proper legal counsel, you may have to serve time or pay thousands of dollars in penalties.
At the Law Offices of Randy Collins, a California burglary lawyer provides every person charged with PC 484 a free legal case evaluation for up-to one hour. Feel free to obtain information through our website, or call 888-250-2865 to obtain your free case evaluation with one of our experienced legal professionals.
What is Petty Theft?
Petty Theft is the crime of stealing property valued at under nine hundred and fifty dollars. There are however exceptions to this rule: stolen livestock or crops that are valued in this price range would be classified as grand theft.
Other Types of Theft
Other common types of this penal code violation include:
- Grand Theft – which is penalized Under California Penal Code 487, and is the act of stealing items worth more than $950. The penalties include up to one year in jail and up to ten thousand in fines.
- Grand Theft Auto – is stealing automobiles; the penalties for this crime are the same as California Penal Code 487 described above. The same applies to stealing firearms or weapons.
- Burglary – is described as going into a property or building with the premeditated intent to steal. There are other elements besides theft, as burglary can encompass entering a structure to commit another crime besides theft.
- Robbery – is committed when goods are stolen, but this is done under the element of force, fear or threat.
Most of these crimes would not be counted as Petty Theft – where first time offenders typically face infraction fines. There are circumstances however where stealing can escalate into felony charges under California Penal Code 666, described below.
Potential Penalties
- Up to six months in jail
- Up to $1,000 in fines
- An informal probation
When Stealing Is Considered A Felony
If a petty theft offender had three or more of the following convictions under their belt, a subsequent petty theft offense could lead to felony charges:
Petty Theft, Grand Theft, Auto Burglary, Burglary, Robbery, Receiving Stolen Property.
In addition, those who have a record of one of the above offenses, plus a sex crime may face felony charges.
Stealing is also considered a crime of moral turpitude, which subjects offenders to deportation.
Top Defenses for PC 484 Charges in California
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