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WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 487(d)

Grand Theft of a Car or Gun

Stealing a car or a gun.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You took a car or a gun
  2. 2You meant to keep it

Possible punishment

Car: up to 3 years. Gun: always a felony.