Can I get probation for petty theft? (Penal Code Section 484)?

YES. In California you are facing a possible jail sentence if you are convicted of petty theft. In addition, petty theft is a crime of “moral turpitude” for immigration purposes. If you are convicted of petty theft this can greatly impact your ability to find employment. You should immediately contact our criminal defense law firm so we can help you find a way to receive an alternative sentence that may avoid a jail sentence. In some cases we are able to have the court place our client in a program that means that they will not have a petty theft conviction on their record.