Target theft case

Court Watch: Accused Accepts Plea Deal in Misdemeanor Theft Case While Co-Defendants Remain Fugitives

At the Harbor Justice Center, Judge Maria Hernandez approved a plea agreement over prosecution objections, reducing felony charges to misdemeanors in a retail theft case. The accused was sentenced to 60 days already served in custody, one year of informal probation, and search-and-seizure conditions, alongside a $150 payment to the state restitution fund and a $300 fine for driving on a suspended license. This disposition, involving an Orange County Target incident where all merchandise was recovered, also mandated the accused remain 100 yards from all Target stores, while two co-defendants remain fugitives.