Petty Theft With a Prior Under PC 666.1: Why a $50 Shoplifting Case Can Be a Felony in Riverside County, and How to Fight It
Petty theft with a prior under Penal Code § 666.1 is a newer petty theft or shoplifting charge filed against someone who already has two or more convictions for listed theft offenses — and since Proposition 36 took effect on December 18, 2024, it can be charged as a felony no matter how little the…
