Daily Archives: January 23, 2012

California Grand Theft (PC 487) By Daniel Smith

California Grand Theft is defined under California Penal Code 487 PC as the unlawful taking of another’s property valued above $950.  Grand Theft can be charged through several ways: Taking goods valued at more than $950.00; Money, labor, or personal property taken from your employer in excess of $950 in a 12 month time period;…

California Petty Theft/ Shoplifting (PC 484 & 488) By Daniel Smith

California Petty Theft or shoplifting occurs when someone is accused of stealing property worth $950.00 or less.  Petty theft is a misdemeanor and can be punishable by a maximum of three years of informal probation, up to six months in a county jail, and/or a maximum $1,000 fine.  In order to be found guilty of…