WHITE COLLAR & FRAUD LAW — CALIFORNIA
Fraud by False Pretenses — PC §532
PC §532 punishes obtaining money or property through knowingly false representations. Amounts over $950 are typically charged as felony theft by false pretenses.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Fraud by False Pretenses California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §532
- Classification
- Wobbler — Misdemeanor or Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 1 year jail (misd.) / 16 months–3 years prison (felony)
- Probation Eligible
- Yes
- Strike Offense
- No
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