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Shoplifting and theft defense - California (Orange and L.A. County)

December 15, 2008

Shoplifting (or “petty theft”) is one of the most frequent crimes people ask me about.
The story is usually one of these two:  My (son, daughter, husband, friend) was arrested for shoplifting.  They’ve never even had so much as a traffic ticket and now they’re facing criminal charges.   Or - I’ve been accused of stealing from [...]

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Is a petty theft/shoplifting charge a big deal?

November 17, 2008

Don’t be fooled by the name of the crime - “petty” theft.  It is a misdemeanor that carries up to six months in jail and a fine of $1,000.
But there’s more…  If you are convicted of any theft offense - petty theft, burglary, auto theft or grand theft to name a few, that conviction can [...]

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My son was arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. Now he faces felony burglary charges. How did that happen?

September 20, 2008

Burglary is when a person enters a building with the intent to steal or commit a felony inside. The prosecution must feel they have evidence to show your son’s intent to steal before he entered the store. If they cannot show that intent, the burglary charge must be dismissed.  Since burglary is a felony and [...]

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