Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
In California, can a person be simultaniously charged with felony grand theft and posession of stolen property if both charges refer to the same item? If so, what are the respective punishments for both charges? Thank you.
Asked on 8/01/09, 10:48 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
David M. Wallin
Law Offices OF David M. Wallin
While a person can be charged with both the theft and the possession of stolen property, one could only be sentenced to 1 of the charges. The punishment for both is up to 1 year as a misdemenanor, and up to 3 years as a felony, I believe, as I'm not by a penal code.
Answered on 8/02/09, 12:29 am
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