WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 503
Embezzlement
Taking money or property you were trusted to handle.
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.
- 1You were trusted with property
- 2You used it for yourself
- 3You meant to deprive the owner
Possible punishment
Same as theft: petty or grand by value.
