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Timestamp: 2014-03-07 20:05:04
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 487', '§ 485', '§ 485', '§ 666', '§ 666', '§ 484', '§ 666', '§ 490', '§ 484']

Penalties & Consequences of a California Petty Theft Conviction
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Petty TheftPetty Theft Penalties	Penalties & Consequences of a California Petty Theft Conviction San Diego Criminal Defense Attorneys Discuss the Penalties of Petty Theft Convictions.
There are many types of Petty Theft. In this article we discuss the theoretical maximum penalties for the most common types of Petty Theft and the likely punishment in San Diego Courts, based on our experience defending these types of cases.
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Petty Theft Maximum Court Penalties
Petty Theft maximum court penalties are as follows.
Penalties for Penal Code 484/488
This is the most commonly charged Petty Theft. It is Petty Theft when the amount taken is valued less than $950. The maximum punishment is
$1,000 in Court Ordered Fines (plus penalty assessments)
Penalties for Penal Code 490.1 as Misdemeanor
This Petty Theft is theft where the value of the property taken is less than $50. It can be a misdemeanor or an Infraction. The maximum punishment is
Penalties for Penal Code 490.1, as Infraction
$250 in Court Ordered Fines (plus penalty assessments)
Penalties for Penal Code § 487(f) This is Petty Theft of a dog. The maximum punishment is
$1000 in Court Ordered Fines (plus penalty assessments)
Penalties for Penal Code § 485, as Misdemeanor
This is Petty Theft by misappropriation of lost property. It can be either a misdemeanor or an infraction. The maximum punishment is 180 days County Jail
Penalties for Penal Code § 485, as Infraction
Penalties for Penal Code § 666, as Felony
This is Petty Theft with three prior qualifying theft related convictions. It can be either a misdemeanor or a felony. The maximum punishment is
3 years State Prison
Penalties for Penal Code § 666, as Misdemeanor
Typical Punishment for Petty Theft The vast majority of people convicted of any Petty Theft do not receive the maximum punishments under the Penal Code. Instead they receive summary probation with probation terms they must follow. Consistently we have seen the following likely punishments for Petty Theft.
Likely Punishment for Penal Code 488 or 490.1 misdemeanor
3 Years Summary Probation
1 Day of custody in the County Jail
$655 Fine
$120 Probation Restitution Revocation Fine (not imposed unless there is a violation of probation)
A 4th Amendment waiver while on probation (must submit person or place to search or seizure when requested by a police officer)
A "Stay Away Order" from the place/store where the theft took place
An advisal pursuant to Penal Code 666 (Court advises defendant that Petty Theft is elevated to a felony when a person has prior qualifying convictions that are theft related)
Likely Punishment for Penal Code 490.1 as Infraction
$235 Fine.
Likely Punishment for Penal Code 488, with Prior Theft Conviction
10 days of Public Work Service $655 Fine
Likely Punishment for Penal Code 485
$286 Fine
a "Stay Away Order" from the victim
Collateral Consequences of All Petty Theft Charges
In addition to the court's punishment, Petty Theft has collateral consequences that may prove to be even more severe that the punishment from the court.
A person convicted of Penal Code 488, 490.1, 485 or 666 will have a misdemeanor record with the California Department of justice for a theft related crime for the rest of their life. This record will appear on background and criminal record checks.
Petty Theft is a crime involving moral turpitude. A non-citizen will have negative immigration consequences if convicted of Petty Theft. This could potentially include denial of naturalization and deportation. It is highly recommended that a non-citizen charged with any Petty Theft Offense speak to one of our criminal attorneys immediately.
We can Help You Avoid the Penalties of Petty Theft
We have a track record and getting great results on Petty Theft cases. We are well respected among judges and prosecutors and our advocacy can help you get the result you want in your case. In your case we may be able to do the following.
Convince the government to not file charges against you.
Convince the government to drop the charges after they have been filed.
Negotiate the charge to lesser charges that come with less severe penalties and adverse consequences to your criminal record.
Successfully defend your case at a contested jury trial
If you have been charged with Petty Theft, we offer a 100% free Consultation by calling 619-649-2424 or emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Written by: Hullinger, Speredelozzi & Fabian, APC	Posted in: Petty Theft	Petty Theft Attorney in San Diego
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