Property Crimes Penal Codes

PC 484

Theft - the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it

Misdemeanor

$950 or less

P 487(a)

Grand Theft - the unlawful taking of someone else's property valued over $950 with the intent to permanently deprive them of it

Felony

PC 488

Petty Theft - All other thefts not categorized as grand theft

Misdemeanor

VC 10851

Vehicle theft - occurs when a person drives or takes a vehicle of another person, without the consent of the owner thereof, with intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the owner of title or possession of such vehicle

Felony

PC 537

Defrauding an Innkeeper - is obtaining any food, fuel, services, or accommodations at a designated facility without paying, with intent to defraud the proprietor or manager

Misdemeanor or Felony if the value of the service is over $950

PC 459

Burglary - entering any designated building or structure with the intent to commit the theft or any felony

Felony

PC 459.5

Shoplifting - entering a commercial establishment with intent to commit

larceny while that establishment is open during regular business hours, where the value

of the property that is taken or intended to be taken does not exceed $950

Misdemeanor

PC 466

Possession of Burglary tools involves possessing, making, altering, or repairing almost any kind of instrument or tool with the intent to use the tool to break or enter into a specified structure to commit any misdemeanor or felony

Misdemeanor

PC 496(a)

Receiving Stolen Property - is receiving, buying, selling, concealing, or withholding any property knowing that it has been stolen or obtained by extortion

Misdemeanor if the value doesn’t exceed $950

PC 470

Forgery - is signing the name of another or of a fictitious person, without authority or otherwise altering a document with the intent to defraud

Misdemeanor if the value doesn’t exceed $950

PC 451

Arson - willfully and maliciously sets fire to or causes to be burned or aids, counsels, or procures the burning of any structure, forestland, or property

Felony

PC 452

Unlawfully Causing a Fire - recklessly set fire to or burns or causes to be burned any structure, forestland, or property

Felony

PC 453(a)

Possession of Flammable or Combustible Material - is possessing any flammable or combustible material or substance with the intent to commit arson

Misdemeanor

PC 602.5

Unauthorized Entry of Property - occurs when a person enters or remains in

any noncommercial dwelling house, apartment, or other residential place without the

consent of the owner

Misdemeanor

PC 602(m)

Trespass - (entering and occupying real property) occurs when a person

enters and occupies real property and does not obtain the consent of the owner, the

owner’s agent, or the person in lawful possession before entering

Misdemeanor

PC 602(k)

Trespass - (entering land) occurs when a person enters any lands, without

permission, for the purpose of injuring any property or with the intention of interfering

with, obstructing, or injuring any business or occupation

Misdemeanor

PC 594

Vandalism - occurs when a person maliciously damages, destroys, or defaces any real or personal property of another person

Damage is less than $400 Misdemeanor PC 594(b)(2)(A)

Damage is more than $400 Felony PC 594(b)(1)