Tag Archives: shoplifting

Shoplifting defenses - petty theft information

January 2, 2012

If you have been arrested or cited for petty theft (shoplifting) - you may think the situation is bad.  Don’t just give up and assume there is nothing to do.  You’re facing a possible theft charge that can have devastating effects on your future.
In a shoplifting case, like any other, I look at a case [...]

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Theft case - What if the stolen items are returned? Can they still press charges?

June 8, 2010

Theft charges and returning the property taken when asked by the police
A question was asked the other day:  “My Friend was arrested for Grand theft. He stole from a person who he worked for, but they found out about through the nanny cams they had in their home. The owners contacted my friend [...]

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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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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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