the generic term for all crimes in which a person intentionally and fraudulently takes personal property of another without permission or consent and with the intent to convert it to the taker's use (including potential sale).
What is a theft prop charge?
Under Penal Code 484(a) PC, California law defines the crime of petty theft as wrongfully taking or stealing someone else's property when the value of the property is $950.00 or less. Petty theft is a misdemeanor punishable by probation, fines, restitution and up to 6 months in county jail.
What are the 6 types of thefts?
Common Types of Theft Crimes in California
- Petty Theft. Anytime an individual steals property valued up to $950, it is considered petty theft and is a misdemeanor. ...
- Burglary. ...
- Robbery. ...
- Embezzlement. ...
- Grand Theft. ...
- Grand Theft Auto. ...
- Receiving Stolen Property.