California Penal Code Section 487A
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Orange County Grand Carcass Theft is a subdivision of the California Penal Code 487. In this instance the goods stolen are certain livestock and food, which exceeds the value of $250.
In subdivision California Penal Code Section 487A, theft of agricultural products, or livestock (e.g. hogs, mules, horses, avocadoes, fruit etc.) valued at over $250, is considered to be grand theft. In other words it falls under the same umbrella and punishments as grand theft.
In order to prosecute for Orange County CPC 487A, the state has the burden to prove you are guilty of theft of livestock and agriculture valued over $250. This means:
- The accused took livestock or agriculture owned by someone else
- The accused took the livestock or agriculture without the ownerÕs consent
- When the accused took the livestock or agriculture , he or she intended to do so for so much time that the owner would be deprived of most of the livestock or agriculture Õs value
- The accused moved the livestock or agriculture and kept it for any period of time
The penalties or punishment for grand carcass theft depend on a number of factors including your criminal history and the circumstances surrounding the case. Grand carcass theft can be filed under (felony or misdemeanor), and those found guilty can face:
- Misdemeanor:
- Up to I Year in the Orange County Jail
- A maximum $1,000 fine
- Felony:
- 16 Months-2-3 Years in the California State Prison
- A maximum $10,000 fine
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