2009年2月18日 · VC 10851 is a wobbler - that is, it can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. The DA initially makes the decision whether to charge as a misdemeanor or felony depending on his assessment of the seriousness of the crime and the accused's criminal background. The judge can reduce any wobbler felony if he feels the facts warrant it.

2014年1月4日 · Vehicle Code section 10851 is "joyriding." It is similar to grand theft auto, but less severe. 10851 is a wobbler, with a max sentence of one year and a $5,000 fine if filed as a misdemeanor. If filed as a felony, there is a max sentence of three years and a $10,000 fine.

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2011年4月26日 · The maximum time for receiving stolen property is up to 3 years in state prison. The auto theft could be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the facts and circumstances of the case.

2011年2月16日 · He is also charged with auto theft (Vehicle Code 10851) and receiving stolen property, specifically a vehicle (Penal Code 496d.) Because it sounds like these two offenses are based on the same conduct -- driving one stolen car -- the DA probably charged them "in the alternative," which is a fancy legal way of saying, "Let's throw everything we ...

2015年2月15日 · The short answer is that it is unclear. There is ongoing litigation across the state concerning this very issue. Prop. 47 does not specifically enumerate Vehicle Code section 10851 as one of the crimes eligible for resentencing, but there is an equal protection argument as it pertains to VC 10851 and some other statutes.

Vehicle Code 10851 is a "wobbler" that can be charged as a misdemeanor with a maximum of a year in jail, or a felony with a potential prison sentence of three years. Due to the way felony sentencing in California works, the maximum sentence on a conviction for both of these offenses is six years, eight months.

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2017年10月8日 · Vehicle Code §10851 is not theft or embezzlement; it's taking or driving a vehicle without the owner's permission. If the rental contract expired and the rental agency didn't agree to an extension, it would fall under 10851. Vehicle Code §10855 isn't really a crime itself.

2015年3月27日 · Vehicle Code §10851, unauthorized driving, carries a maximum sentence of three years; with a prior conviction, it is four years. For purposes of this calculation, I'm going to assume the change of Penal Code §496d(a), receiving stolen vehicle, is charged in the alternative, which is DA-speak for "let's throw every possible change at him and ...