Petty theft involves the theft of property that is worth less than $950. This type of theft crime is generally charged as a misdemeanor offense and commonly involves penalties such as jail time, restitution, community service, fines and more.
Petty theft is distinguished from grand theft in two ways (1) the value of the property stolen and (2) the punishment if convicted. Petty theft is the unlawful taking of another’s property, without their consent, with the intent to steal that property. To be petty theft, the value of the property must not exceed $950. If the value exceeds $950, or on the case of livestock and produce if the value exceeds $250, it is classified as grand theft. Petty theft is generally charged as a misdemeanor, but grand theft is a “wobbler” crime, which can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the specific circumstances and the defendant’s criminal history.
Petty theft encompasses all types of theft. In California, that includes all types of fraud; identity theft; forgery; shoplifting; and larceny. In ordinary misdemeanor cases, petty theft is penalized with up to six months in jail or a fine of up to $1,000. However, state law allows prosecutors to bring an infraction rather than a criminal misdemeanor charge in cases where the value of the goods stolen is less than $50 and the defendant had no prior convictions.
Petty theft is a misdemeanor offense that is punishable by fines, probation, community service, restitution and in some states, jail time. At the most basic level, theft can be defined as controlling or obtaining the property or service of another without express or implied consent, with the intent of depriving that person of the property or service by deception, threat or intimidation.
The Mini Clock Travel Portable High Definition Spy Camera/DVR is covert and great for proving petty theft. Store owners simple set the high-def camera where theft is going on and the thief will be non the wiser. Also when traveling for business or pleasure, you take a risk when you stay at a hotel. Housekeeping and maintenance comes and goes all day long while you are out of the room, leaving your cash, jewelry, iPod or other personal belongings alone. The Mini Clock Travel Portable High Definition Spy Camera/DVR is even good for stores to catch and help prosecute petty theft happening in their sores.
This model is lightweight and about the size of a Smartphone, making it perfect for pocket or suitcase travel. It can sit on the hotel nightstand and never raise suspicion. You can record 10 hours of clear 1280*720 resolution video using either the continuous video recording mode or the motion detection mode. Or if you want, you can plug the clock in with the included AC adapter and never have to worry about battery life! In addition to it’s great new camera, there will be no indicator light during any of the recording modes, so can never draw undue attention, even in motion detection mode.
Theft is defined as obtaining the property of another with the intent of depriving that other person of the property or its benefit or appropriate the property’s use to his or her use, or the use of another person not entitled to that property. This would seem to include shoplifting. However, shoplifting, or stealing from a retail store is actually covered under a separate statute, and is called retail theft. So, if accused of stealing a Blu-Ray player worth $200 from an electronics store, you may face retail theft charges. If accused of stealing of stealing the same item from your workplace, you may face petit theft charges.
Shoplifting is typically described as taking a small amount of merchandise from a retail store illegally, and can be classified as a misdemeanor or felony offense depending on the value of the items taken. Petty theft is the unlawful acquisition of a person or business’s property without their consent whose value does not exceed a certain amount. In most cases this amount is $400.
Shoplifting accounts for billions of dollars in retail losses every year and retail store owners no longer turn a blind eye to it. Stores and shops of all sizes are now owned by national corporations that have enacted policies of prosecuting shoplifters for the smallest thefts. What once was a slap on the wrist by a store manager now results in a misdemeanor charge that must be taken seriously.
Shoplifting charges can be very serious and may result in hefty fines and jail time. Individuals charged with a theft related offense must be careful to mount the strongest defense possible. A conviction can be very damaging to your job, housing and credit prospects, both in the near future and in the long-term.
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