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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 490.2

Petty Theft (Prop 47)

Theft of $950 or less is petty theft no matter what was taken (with few exceptions).

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

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

  1. 1You stole property
  2. 2It was worth $950 or less

Possible punishment

Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.