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Theft under $950 in California is a misdimeanor due to Proposition 47. https://www.courts.ca.gov/prop47.htm https://www.courts.ca.gov/prop47.htm Meaning that
by 29athrowaway 5y ago
Theft under $950 in California is a misdimeanor due to Proposition 47.
https://www.courts.ca.gov/prop47.htm https://www.courts.ca.gov/prop47.htm
Meaning that if you get caught, you'll get a fine, community service or a tiny amount of jail time... that is, if they even bother spending resources arresting and prosecuting it.
Notably, it also applies to forgeries. So if someone forges a fake check for $950 that's a misdemeanor too.
- mhb 5y agoWhat is the penalty in other places?
- 29athrowaway 5y agoFelony. Which implies not only years of prison, but fines, restitution (compensating the victim for the loss) and probation.
- taylodl 5y agoNot true. Has to go over $1,000 to be felony - and that's coming from a red state here in the midwest. This red state is even talking about raising that limit because it was set in the 70's and hasn't been adjusted for inflation. Last I heard they were thinking about $5,000, but I don't think they've done anything. One of the things they'e done is made it the lesser of retail value and wholesale value. You may have stolen $1,500 worth of goods, but it cost the retailer $900 so you're still not committing a felony.
- boomboomsubban 5y agoThe cut off point where shoplifting becomes a felony varies by state, but I don't think any state would consider stealing razors a felony for example.
- 29athrowaway 5y agoWhat about forging a check for $950?
- boomboomsubban 5y agoI don't know the cutoff point for all 50 states. I would assume cost of living means California has one of the higher caps but the other poster seems to live in a state where the cutoff is $1000.