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Shoplifting in California

By Walin & Klarich

Shoplifting is a term often used to describe when a person intends to steal or steals an item from a store. However, shoplifting can also involve switching labels or tags on an item to get the item for less money or illegally taking items from your place of work that were entrusted to you. Another common term for shoplifting is petty theft. Petty theft is almost always considered a misdemeanor for the first offense if the item that was stolen retails between $50 and $400. The consequences associated with a conviction include fines, probation and/or 6 months in jail. If you are convicted of petty theft for a second time, the charge can either be a misdemeanor or felony. Obviously, the felony charge carries stiffer penalties including up to 16 months in prison.continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on November 28, 2009 (boomark / email).