Petty Theft – Penal Code 484 & 488

In California, petty theft under Penal Code 484 & 488 is committed when a person steals the property of another, and the value of the stolen property is $950 or less.

Criminal Penalties

Petty theft is a misdemeanor.

If convicted of petty theft, you can be sentenced to county jail for up to six (6) months.