Posted On: October 23, 2007
WELFARE FRAUD CANNOT RAISE A PETTY THEFT TO A FELONY IN CALIFORNIA
In case where trial court held petitioner to answer a charge of petty theft with a prior, charge is dismissed as welfare fraud conviction under Welfare and Institutions Code section 11483 cannot be used as the prior (theft-related) conviction for a Penal Code section 666 criminal charge of petty theft with a prior
Bradwell v. Superior Ct. (People), No. C054546
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