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How serious is a petty theft charge?

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How serious is a petty theft charge?

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A petty theft charge, also known as “petit” theft can be very serious. Petty theft is a misdemeanor offense and if convicted a person can be sentenced to up to 1 year in jail, fines, restitution, driver’s license suspension, community service, probation and parole. In addition, a person will also receive a permanent mark on his or her criminal record.

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