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by lhorie 2153 days ago
> If you are convicted of misdemeanor grand theft, you face up to 364 days in county jail and a maximum fine of $1,000. If you are convicted of felony grand theft, you face a sentence of 16 months, two or three years in county jail and maximum fine of $10,000[1]

[1] https://www.wklaw.com/theft-sentencing-punishment/

Theft (i.e. stealing without violence, as opposed to robbery) can still carry penalties of several years of prison.