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…