Is Petty Theft a Felony In Riverside?

A petty theft offense itself is not a felony in Riverside but rather it can be charged as a misdemeanor or an infraction. However, the act of petty theft can result in a felony charge under certain circumstances. For example, if you go into a store with the intent to steal and in fact steal something you could be potentially charged with felony commercial burglary due to your act of…

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I Was Charged With Petty Theft In Riverside. What Consequences Am I Facing?

The answer depends on a number of factors including the dollar value of the property that was allegedly stolen and whether you have any theft-related priors. If the dollar value of the items was under $50 and you have no priors then there is a very good chance that the District Attorney would agree to reduce the case to an infraction which is not a criminal conviction. Also, the Riverside…

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