California Penal Code Section 484

Have you been charged with Orange County Petty Theft? Violation of Penal Code 484 is a misdemeanor offense. MacGregor & Collins have 30 years of combined legal experience defending in Orange County Petty Theft cases. The attorneys at MacGregor & Collins will help you make sense of the Orange County Petty Theft charges that you are facing and provide you with unparalleled legal defense.

Orange County Petty Theft is theft for goods valued at less than $950. Shoplifting for example, is a common instance of petty theft. This is not the only scenario however. Stealing someone's personal property in their home, like an appliance valued at less than $950 is also considered to be a petty theft charge.

In order to prosecute for Orange County CPC 484 Petty Theft, the state has the burden to prove you are guilty of:

• The accused took possession of property owned by someone else
• The accused took the property without the owner's consent
• When the accused took the property he or she intended to do so for so much time that the owner would be deprived of most of the property's value

Petty theft is a misdemeanor punishable by:

• A fine of up to $1000 and/or
• Imprisonment in county jail for up to six months

Other Potential Penalties:

If charged with a misdemeanor, you may be subjected three years of informal probation. In some instances, if a defendant steals goods that are less than $50 for example, the penalties or fines may be lowered. And in some cases, you may be asked to repay the stolen good in addition to the fines ordered by a judge.

If you are facing charges for California Penal Code Section 484 petty theft, we can help. MacGregor & Collins are ready to provide you the Orange County Petty Theft Attorney services you need. We will help you understand the charges against you and get you the best possible outcome for your case. Call MacGregor & Collins today at (949) 250-6097.