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Penal Code 484 covers basic petty theft, which involves knowingly taking the property of another. For a theft to be deemed "petty" the amount taken cannot exceed $400.00. Petty theft is a misdemeanor charge and carries the potential for up to 6 months in county jail.

Penal Code 487 covers grand theft of property. "Grand theft" differs from petty theft in that the value of the property allegedly taken exceeds $400.00. This section may be filed as a misdemeanor or a felony, carrying up to three years in state prison.

Penal Code 666 deals with petty thefts where the accused has a prior theft conviction. Under this section, any person previously convicted of petty, grand or auto theft, burglary, carjacking, robbery, or receiving stolen property (as a felony) who commits petty theft can be punished under this statute. Maximum penalties include up to 1 year in county jail if filed as a misdemeanor, or up to 3 years in state prison if charged as a felony.

Penal Code 496 covers receiving stolen goods and prohibits individuals from buying or receiving property they know to be stolen or from assisting in the concealment of stolen property. Maximum penalties include up to 1 year in county jail if filed as a misdemeanor, or up to 3 years in state prison if charged as a felony.

Penal Code 459 governs residential and commercial burglary. Burglary is commonly defined as the entering of a structure with the intent to commit a theft or any felony therein. First degree burglary occurs when the structure entered is a residence. A felony charge, the maximum punishment for this offense is up to 6 years in state prison. If the burglarized structure is not a residence, the burglary will be second degree. This offense is a wobbler (i.e., alternate misdemeanor or felony), and the maximum penalties include up to 1 year in county jail if filed as a misdemeanor, or up to 3 years in state prison if charged as a felony.

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If you have been charged with one of the offenses listed above, the reality of possible incarceration, probation, community service and court fines can be daunting. With your freedom on the line, being represented by an experienced criminal defense attorney may be one of the best decisions you will ever make.

In most cases, theft charges are taken very seriously. At the Southern California Legal Group, we have successfully represented many clients charged with theft charges, including many individuals falsely accused of this crime. Our firm takes a collaborative approach to defending each client and aggressively investigates all allegations and pursues every available defense in order to get charges dismissed or reduced to the best deal possible.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for a theft crime, contact us now for a free consultation. Contact the Southern California Legal Group today via email at info@socallegalgroup.com or by calling (800) 609-4066 or (909) 544-4988 or simply click here to contact a Theft and Burglary Lawyer.

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The criminal lawyers at the Southern California Legal Group offer professional representation to clients throughout Southern California, the Inland Empire, Inland Valley, and San Bernardino County, including Upland, Pomona, Ontario, Claremont, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Bernardino, Chino Hills, Chino and Rialto. 

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