Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

shoplifting

What is the maximum amount stolen

to be still considered a misdemeanor

petty theft in Los Angeles?


Asked on 3/26/08, 1:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: shoplifting

The magic number is $400. It is petty theft under $400, grand theft over that amount. However,grand theft can filed as either felony or misdemeanor. Everything depends on facts and circumstances such as whether there is prior record.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

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Answered on 3/26/08, 2:46 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: shoplifting

It's up to the prosecutor to file misdemeanor or felony, as he chooses, if the amount is over $400 - 500. Feel free to contact me if serious about getting the legal help you'll need in defending the charges.

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Answered on 3/26/08, 3:48 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: shoplifting

It's up to the prosecutor to file misdemeanor or felony, as he chooses, if the amount is over $400 - 500. Feel free to contact me if serious about getting the legal help you'll need in defending the charges.

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Answered on 3/26/08, 4:01 pm


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