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Theft Charges - California Criminal Defense Attorneys
A person charged with the crime of theft is alleged to
have unlawfully taken the property of another with the
intent to deprive the owner of the property permanently.
In California there are a variety of crimes that are
considered 'theft':
- Larceny
- Embezzlement
- Burglary
- Grand Theft
- Extortion
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- Identity Theft
- Robbery
- Petty Theft
- Shoplifting
- Fraud
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Some of these theft offenses are charged in California
depending upon the value of the items taken: (petty theft
or grand theft over $400.00), their location: (burglary,
shoplifting), how the theft is accomplished: (extortion
or fraud), the proximity to the victim: (robbery,
car jacking) by relationship to the victim (embezzlement)
or to the type of item stolen: (auto theft, computer
access theft or identity theft for credit cards etc.).
There are two classifications for theft; petty theft
and grand theft. Grand theft may be classified as either
a felony or a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one
year in county jail or state prison. Petty theft is
classified as a misdemeanor and is punishable by fine or
imprisonment in the county jail for up to six months.
There are numerous State and Federal laws which have been
designed to harshly penalize any person who is found
guilty of theft related crimes, and only a California
defense attorney experienced with theft crimes can advise
you of your potential penalties.
A conviction for any theft offense, even a minor one
such as Shoplifting or Insufficient Funds, may have
serious adverse consequences beyond fines and jail or
prison. It may have affect your future employability or
permanently affect your professional licensing and your
career. If you have been charged with a theft crime, you
should take it very seriously and obtain professional
legal advice as soon as possible. If you are or could
be facing felony or misdemeanor charges you should
contact our California defense attorneys now to discuss
your case and begin your legal defense.
If you have been arrested or charged with burglary
or robbery in California we strongly urge you to contact
our experienced criminal defense attorneys today! We can
put our resources to work for you and help to negotiate
or litigate the best outcome for your situation. Contact
us online or call: 1-800-221-9935
Related Criminal Law Topics
- Robbery
- Burglary
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