In California theft has been divided into the two broad categories of grand theft and petty theft. Petty theft is any theft of property with a value of less than $400. Most petty theft carries a moderate penalty. In California fines imposed for petty theft cannot exceed $1,000, and the maximum jail sentence for petty theft is six months. Plotkin Bail Bonds Company are the experts in bail bonds for charges of petty theft. If you need information about petty theft and how bail bonds relate to theft charges contact our office and one of our fully trained and licensed bail bond agents will be happy to assist you.