California Penal Code § 487 defines "grand theft" as stealing more than $950 worth of property, money, or labor. Stealing $950 or less is petty theft.

Jan 1, 2025 · (a) When the money, labor, real property, or personal property taken is of a value exceeding nine hundred fifty dollars ($950), except as provided in subdivision (b). (b) …

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Learn how California defines and prosecutes grand theft under Penal Code 487, including key legal thresholds and court handling.

Grand theft is a "wobbler" offense that can be filed as either a felony or a misdemeanor. If convicted of a misdemeanor, a defendant can be sentenced to up to a year in jail in addition to costly court fines. If …

Penal Code 487 defines grand theft as a theft of real property, personal property, labor, or money from another individual with a loss amount of $950 or more. Losses under $950 are defined as petite theft.

Dec 29, 2025 · Penal Code section 487 Grand theft is theft committed in any of the following cases: (a) When the money, labor, real property, or personal property taken is of a value exceeding nine …