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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.

  1. 1You were trusted with property
  2. 2You used it for yourself
  3. 3You meant to deprive the owner

Possible punishment

Same as theft: petty or grand by value.