Theft is divided into two degrees - petty theft and grand theft. If someone either takes, steals, leads, carries, or drives away personal property of another person, they may be guilty of petty theft if the property value of the stolen items is not more than $400. The punishment for petty theft is a fine of up to $1,000, or by punishment in the county jail of up to six months, or by both the fine and jail.

If you have been arrested for/charged with committing petty theft in California, you should contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Al F. Amer. As a former prosecutor, I bring extensive trial experience and insight into the courtroom giving my clients a great advantage in their defense. If you are accused of any theft crime, you may be facing serious charges with potentially serious consequences, so please do not hesitate to contact us to talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer for a free consultation.

The Law Offices of Al F. Amer has offices in Los Angeles and Orange County and an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will defend clients accused of theft crimes such as petty theft. Contact us online or call us at 714-432-6408.