Category Archives: Theft

What’s the difference between grand theft and petty theft? Orange County defense

October 13, 2009

Under California law, theft is generally divided into two categories:  Grand Theft and Petty Theft.
Theft is defined as taking the property of another with the intent to permanently deprive them of their property (Penal Code section 484).  Which version of theft depends on the value of the property, the way it was taken or the [...]

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Carjacking - Orange County criminal defense

May 19, 2009

In another post, I discussed the crime of robbery.  Although robbery can apply to the taking of any property by force, if the property taken is a motor vehicle (including cars, trucks, motorcycles and scooters), it can also be charged under Penal Code section 215 - Carjacking.
Carjacking is taking of a motor vehicle from a [...]

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Robbery - Orange County defense lawyer

March 31, 2009

Robbery - the elements, weapons enhancements and defenses
Robbery (Penal Code section 211) is the taking of property from another without consent by force or fear.  First degree robbery (robbery in an inhabited house, a cab or bus driver or at an ATM machine) is a felony and carries a possible sentence of from three to [...]

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Theft & Shoplifting - FAQ (Orange County theft defense)

March 3, 2009

I have spoken with several people who have asked what the differences between petty theft, shoplifting and burglary are.  While all these theft crimes are related, how they’re charged, what the prosecution must prove and the consequences vary, depending on the charge.

Petty Theft (Penal Code section 484 or 488)
This is a “basic” theft of anything [...]

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Theft crimes - Orange County defense attorney

February 8, 2009

It was the biggest mistake of your life.  “What was I thinking?” you ask yourself.  You were arrested for shoplifting and are now charged with petty theft.  What is going to happen to me?  Am I looking at jail time?
I get calls all the time from people in just that situation.
Theft is generally covered in [...]

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