California Penal Code Section 666

Definition

Petty Theft with a Prior under California Penal Code Section 666, is a criminal offense and it is normally filed as either a misdemeanor or felony. Petty Theft with a Prior happens anytime someone steals something valued at less than nine hundred and fifty dollars, and this is a repeat incidence.

Elements of the Crime

In order to take a Petty Theft with a Prior CPC 666 case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:

·         That the defendant captured ownership of something that belongs to someone else

·         That the defendant took ownership without the rightful owner’s permission

·         That the defendant depreciated the value of the property

·         That the defendant relocated this property and stored it for any length of time

Punishments for CPC 666

These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case, and the value of the goods stolen.

When found guilty of Petty Theft with a Prior, it is usually filed as either a misdemeanor or felony which includes:

Misdemeanor charges for Petty Theft with a Prior include up to one year in jail

Felony  charges for Petty Theft with a Prior include up to 16 months, two or three years in prison

Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 666

A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Petty Theft with a Prior charges under California Penal Code 666 to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended  those who were falsely accused of Petty Theft with a Prior. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Petty Theft with a Prior.

Learn more about other forms of Petty Theft with a Prior, visit California Section Penal Codes here.